How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 2898 miles / 4663 kilometers / 2518 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 3662 miles / 5893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 10 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Fairbanks to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2897.524 miles
- 4663.113 kilometers
- 2517.880 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- 2894.139 miles
- 4657.665 kilometers
- 2514.938 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 Fairbanks to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 5 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Carlsbad?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Carlsbad generates about 322 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 322 kilograms equals 710 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Cavern City Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Carlsbad, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CNM |
| ICAO Code: | KCNM |
| Coordinates: | 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W |