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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Harlingen, TX?

The distance between Harlingen (Valley International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 580 miles / 933 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harlingen (HRL) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 703 miles / 1132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 26 minutes.

Valley International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Harlingen to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 579.583 miles
  • 932.748 kilometers
  • 503.644 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
  • 580.034 miles
  • 933.475 kilometers
  • 504.036 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 Harlingen to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Valley International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valley International Airport (HRL) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Harlingen to Carlsbad generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Harlingen to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″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