How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1569 miles / 2526 kilometers / 1364 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1795 miles / 2888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 33 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1569.336 miles
- 2525.602 kilometers
- 1363.716 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- 1566.390 miles
- 2520.860 kilometers
- 1361.156 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 Washington D.C. to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Carlsbad?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Carlsbad generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |