How far is Rochester, MN, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1506 miles / 2423 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Rochester (RST) is 1857 miles / 2988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 36 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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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)- 1505.625 miles
- 2423.068 kilometers
- 1308.352 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- 1503.027 miles
- 2418.887 kilometers
- 1306.094 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 Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Rochester generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |