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How far is Rochester, NY, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 2233 miles / 3594 kilometers / 1940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Rochester (ROC) is 2570 miles / 4136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 5 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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1940
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Distance from Palmdale to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2233.039 miles
  • 3593.728 kilometers
  • 1940.458 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
  • 2228.237 miles
  • 3586.000 kilometers
  • 1936.285 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Palmdale to Rochester generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W