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

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Chicago (ORD) is 1985 miles / 3195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 2 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Palmdale to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1706.665 miles
  • 2746.610 kilometers
  • 1483.051 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
  • 1703.192 miles
  • 2741.022 kilometers
  • 1480.033 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Chicago generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W