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How far is State College, PA, from Palmdale, CA?

The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 2225 miles / 3581 kilometers / 1933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to State College (SCE) is 2540 miles / 4088 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 17 minutes.

Palmdale Regional Airport – University Park Airport

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2225
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3581
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1933
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Distance from Palmdale to State College

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2224.926 miles
  • 3580.671 kilometers
  • 1933.407 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
  • 2220.005 miles
  • 3572.751 kilometers
  • 1929.131 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Palmdale to State College generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 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 State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and University Park Airport (SCE).

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 University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W