How far is Palmdale, CA, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers / 1919 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2514 miles / 4046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 38 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2208.824 miles
- 3554.758 kilometers
- 1919.416 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- 2203.911 miles
- 3546.851 kilometers
- 1915.146 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 Raleigh to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Palmdale?
The time difference between Raleigh and Palmdale is 3 hours. Palmdale is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Palmdale generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″W |