How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Lubbock, TX?
The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 169 miles / 271 kilometers / 147 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 192 miles / 309 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 49 minutes.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Lubbock to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubbock to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 168.594 miles
- 271.325 kilometers
- 146.504 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- 168.473 miles
- 271.130 kilometers
- 146.399 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 Lubbock to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubbock and Carlsbad?
The time difference between Lubbock and Carlsbad is 1 hour. Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Lubbock.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Lubbock to Carlsbad generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 110 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubbock, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBB |
| ICAO Code: | KLBB |
| Coordinates: | 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″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 |