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How far is Palmdale, CA, from State College, PA?

The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2225 miles / 3581 kilometers / 1933 nautical miles.

The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2541 miles / 4089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 14 minutes.

University Park Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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2225
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3581
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1933
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Distance from State College to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2224.926 miles
  • 3580.671 kilometers
  • 1933.407 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
  • 2220.005 miles
  • 3572.751 kilometers
  • 1929.131 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 State College to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from State College to Palmdale generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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