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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2603 miles / 4189 kilometers / 2262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Palmdale (PMD) is 3061 miles / 4926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 13 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2603
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4189
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2262
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Distance from Portland to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2603.190 miles
  • 4189.429 kilometers
  • 2262.110 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
  • 2597.428 miles
  • 4180.156 kilometers
  • 2257.104 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 Portland to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Portland to Palmdale generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W
Destination 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