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

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Champaign (University of Illinois Willard Airport) is 1675 miles / 2695 kilometers / 1455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Champaign (CMI) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 40 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – University of Illinois Willard Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Champaign

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1674.828 miles
  • 2695.375 kilometers
  • 1455.386 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
  • 1671.252 miles
  • 2689.619 kilometers
  • 1452.278 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 Champaign?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Champaign generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 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 Champaign

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI).

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 University of Illinois Willard Airport
City: Champaign, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMI
ICAO Code: KCMI
Coordinates: 40°2′21″N, 88°16′41″W