How far is Tucson, AZ, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Tucson (TUS) is 509 miles / 819 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Palmdale to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 447.791 miles
- 720.650 kilometers
- 389.120 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- 447.152 miles
- 719.622 kilometers
- 388.565 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Tucson?
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Tucson generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 200 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |