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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 1600 miles / 2575 kilometers / 1390 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Palmdale (PMD) is 1896 miles / 3052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 29 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1599.785 miles
  • 2574.604 kilometers
  • 1390.175 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
  • 1596.384 miles
  • 2569.132 kilometers
  • 1387.220 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 Springfield to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Springfield to Palmdale generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Springfield to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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