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How far is Palmdale, CA, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) is 2339 miles / 3764 kilometers / 2032 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Palmdale (PMD) is 2755 miles / 4434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 48 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Palmdale Regional Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Palmdale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2338.663 miles
  • 3763.713 kilometers
  • 2032.243 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
  • 2333.755 miles
  • 3755.815 kilometers
  • 2027.978 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 Ottawa to Palmdale?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Palmdale Regional Airport is 4 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Palmdale generates about 256 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 256 kilograms equals 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Palmdale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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