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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1984 miles / 3193 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 0 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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1483
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Distance from Chicago to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1706.665 miles
  • 2746.610 kilometers
  • 1483.051 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
  • 1703.192 miles
  • 2741.022 kilometers
  • 1480.033 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 Chicago to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Chicago to Palmdale generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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