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How far is Columbus, OH, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1959 miles / 3152 kilometers / 1702 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Columbus (LCK) is 2221 miles / 3575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 28 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1958.563 miles
  • 3152.002 kilometers
  • 1701.945 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
  • 1954.259 miles
  • 3145.074 kilometers
  • 1698.204 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Columbus generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W