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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1571 miles / 2528 kilometers / 1365 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1773 miles / 2854 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 48 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1571
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2528
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1365
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Distance from Buffalo to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1570.790 miles
  • 2527.941 kilometers
  • 1364.979 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
  • 1568.516 miles
  • 2524.281 kilometers
  • 1363.003 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 Buffalo to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Carlsbad generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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