How far is Sacramento, CA, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 341 miles / 549 kilometers / 297 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Sacramento (SMF) is 383 miles / 617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 21 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 341.313 miles
- 549.291 kilometers
- 296.593 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- 341.522 miles
- 549.626 kilometers
- 296.774 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Sacramento?
There is no time difference between Palmdale and Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Sacramento generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |