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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1527 miles / 2457 kilometers / 1327 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1684 miles / 2710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 50 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Wilmington to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1526.995 miles
  • 2457.461 kilometers
  • 1326.923 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
  • 1523.804 miles
  • 2452.324 kilometers
  • 1324.149 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 Wilmington to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Carlsbad generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′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