How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 553 miles / 889 kilometers / 480 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 661 miles / 1063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 23 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Houston to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 552.639 miles
- 889.387 kilometers
- 480.230 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- 551.761 miles
- 887.974 kilometers
- 479.467 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 Houston to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Carlsbad?
The time difference between Houston and Carlsbad is 1 hour. Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Houston to Carlsbad generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″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 |