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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle Boeing Field) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1413 miles / 2274 kilometers / 1228 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (BFI) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1710 miles / 2752 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 3 minutes.

Seattle Boeing Field – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1413
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2274
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1228
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Distance from Seattle to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1413.054 miles
  • 2274.090 kilometers
  • 1227.910 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
  • 1412.603 miles
  • 2273.364 kilometers
  • 1227.518 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 Seattle to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Seattle Boeing Field to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Seattle to Carlsbad generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle Boeing Field (BFI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Seattle Boeing Field
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFI
ICAO Code: KBFI
Coordinates: 47°31′47″N, 122°18′7″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