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How far is Charleston, SC, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 2180 miles / 3509 kilometers / 1895 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Charleston (CHS) is 2438 miles / 3923 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 26 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport

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1895
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Distance from Palmdale to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2180.249 miles
  • 3508.771 kilometers
  • 1894.585 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
  • 2175.592 miles
  • 3501.276 kilometers
  • 1890.538 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Charleston generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 525 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 Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W