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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1344 miles / 2162 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1470 miles / 2365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 44 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1344
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2162
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1167
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Distance from Columbia to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.509 miles
  • 2162.167 kilometers
  • 1167.477 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
  • 1340.707 miles
  • 2157.659 kilometers
  • 1165.043 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 Columbia to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Columbia to Carlsbad generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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