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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1354 miles / 2178 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1500 miles / 2414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 30 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1354
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2178
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1176
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Distance from Charlotte to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.563 miles
  • 2178.349 kilometers
  • 1176.214 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
  • 1350.786 miles
  • 2173.880 kilometers
  • 1173.801 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 Charlotte to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Carlsbad generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlotte to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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