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

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

The driving distance from Carlsbad (CNM) to Columbia (CAE) is 1468 miles / 2363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 41 minutes.

Cavern City Air Terminal – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1344
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2162
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1167
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Distance from Carlsbad to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Carlsbad to Columbia. 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 Carlsbad to Columbia?

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

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

On average, flying from Carlsbad to Columbia 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 Carlsbad to Columbia

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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