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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1492 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1896 miles / 3051 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 17 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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1297
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Distance from Minneapolis to Palmdale

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1492.454 miles
  • 2401.871 kilometers
  • 1296.907 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1490.083 miles
  • 2398.056 kilometers
  • 1294.846 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Minneapolis to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Palmdale generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W
Destination Palmdale Regional Airport
City: Palmdale, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PMD
ICAO Code: KPMD
Coordinates: 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W