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How far is Modesto, CA, from Carlsbad, NM?

The distance between Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1013 miles / 1630 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Carlsbad (CNM) to Modesto (MOD) is 1268 miles / 2040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 0 minutes.

Cavern City Air Terminal – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Carlsbad to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1012.924 miles
  • 1630.143 kilometers
  • 880.207 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
  • 1011.272 miles
  • 1627.485 kilometers
  • 878.771 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Cavern City Air Terminal to Modesto City–County Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Carlsbad to Modesto generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W