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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1516 miles / 2439 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1814 miles / 2919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 25 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1515.596 miles
  • 2439.115 kilometers
  • 1317.017 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
  • 1513.325 miles
  • 2435.461 kilometers
  • 1315.044 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 Fort Lauderdale to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Carlsbad generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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