How far is Palmdale, CA, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1506 miles / 2423 kilometers / 1308 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1859 miles / 2992 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 37 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1505.625 miles
- 2423.068 kilometers
- 1308.352 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- 1503.027 miles
- 2418.887 kilometers
- 1306.094 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 Rochester to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Palmdale?
The time difference between Rochester and Palmdale is 2 hours. Palmdale is 2 hours behind Rochester.
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from Rochester to Palmdale generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |