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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Abilene, TX?

The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 268 miles / 431 kilometers / 233 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 48 minutes.

Abilene Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Abilene to Carlsbad

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abilene to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 267.910 miles
  • 431.159 kilometers
  • 232.807 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
  • 267.354 miles
  • 430.264 kilometers
  • 232.324 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 Abilene to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Abilene to Carlsbad generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Abilene Regional Airport
City: Abilene, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABI
ICAO Code: KABI
Coordinates: 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W
Destination Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W