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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 1835 miles / 2954 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 2155 miles / 3468 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 8 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1835.296 miles
  • 2953.622 kilometers
  • 1594.829 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
  • 1831.567 miles
  • 2947.622 kilometers
  • 1591.588 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 Grand Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Grand Rapids generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 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 Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W