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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 519 miles / 836 kilometers / 451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 604 miles / 972 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 32 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Denver to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 519.285 miles
  • 835.708 kilometers
  • 451.246 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
  • 520.374 miles
  • 837.461 kilometers
  • 452.193 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 Denver to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Denver and Carlsbad?

There is no time difference between Denver and Carlsbad.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Denver to Carlsbad generates about 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 101 kilograms equals 224 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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