How far is Palmdale, CA, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 140 miles / 226 kilometers / 122 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Palmdale (PMD) is 176 miles / 283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 46 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Palmdale
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Palmdale. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 140.465 miles
- 226.057 kilometers
- 122.061 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- 140.730 miles
- 226.483 kilometers
- 122.291 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 San Diego to Palmdale?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Palmdale?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)
On average, flying from San Diego to Palmdale generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 101 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Palmdale
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |