How far is Palmdale, CA, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2273 miles / 3658 kilometers / 1975 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2599 miles / 4183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 3 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2272.763 miles
- 3657.657 kilometers
- 1974.977 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- 2267.666 miles
- 3649.455 kilometers
- 1970.548 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 Richmond to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Palmdale?
The time difference between Richmond and Palmdale is 3 hours. Palmdale is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Richmond to Palmdale generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 548 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |