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How far is Bethel, AK, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2642 miles / 4251 kilometers / 2296 nautical miles.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Bethel Airport

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4251
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2296
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Distance from Palmdale to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2641.698 miles
  • 4251.400 kilometers
  • 2295.572 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
  • 2637.792 miles
  • 4245.114 kilometers
  • 2292.178 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 Palmdale to Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Bethel generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Palmdale to Bethel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Bethel Airport (BET).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W