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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Decatur, IL?

The distance between Decatur (Decatur Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers / 871 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Decatur (DEC) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 23 minutes.

Decatur Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Decatur to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1002.700 miles
  • 1613.689 kilometers
  • 871.323 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
  • 1001.588 miles
  • 1611.900 kilometers
  • 870.356 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 Decatur to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Decatur Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Decatur to Carlsbad generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Decatur to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Decatur Airport (DEC) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″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