How far is Des Moines, IA, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 1408 miles / 2266 kilometers / 1224 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Des Moines (DSM) is 1658 miles / 2669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 1 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1408.172 miles
- 2266.233 kilometers
- 1223.668 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- 1405.480 miles
- 2261.902 kilometers
- 1221.329 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Des Moines generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |