How far is Columbia, SC, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2103 miles / 3385 kilometers / 1828 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Columbia (CAE) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 35 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2103.472 miles
- 3385.210 kilometers
- 1827.867 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- 2098.895 miles
- 3377.844 kilometers
- 1823.890 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Columbia?
The time difference between Palmdale and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Palmdale.
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Columbia generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |