There are
2,245 mi
from Southfield, MI to Palmdale, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 15 hours to go from Southfield, Michigan to Palmdale, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Southfield, MI to Palmdale, CA) is 1,948.13 mi.
2,245 mi = 3,612.98 kms