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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 659 miles / 1060 kilometers / 572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 787 miles / 1267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 57 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 658.661 miles
  • 1060.013 kilometers
  • 572.361 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
  • 659.927 miles
  • 1062.050 kilometers
  • 573.461 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 Scottsbluff to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Scottsbluff and Carlsbad?

There is no time difference between Scottsbluff and Carlsbad.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Carlsbad generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″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