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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Wainwright, AK?

The distance between Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 3357 miles / 5403 kilometers / 2917 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wainwright (AIN) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 4218 miles / 6789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 7 minutes.

Wainwright Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Wainwright to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3357.093 miles
  • 5402.718 kilometers
  • 2917.234 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
  • 3352.313 miles
  • 5395.025 kilometers
  • 2913.081 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 Wainwright to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Wainwright Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 6 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Wainwright to Carlsbad generates about 377 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 377 kilograms equals 832 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wainwright to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″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