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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Liberal, KS?

The distance between Liberal (Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 375 miles / 603 kilometers / 326 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Liberal (LBL) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 452 miles / 728 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 49 minutes.

Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Liberal to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 374.937 miles
  • 603.402 kilometers
  • 325.811 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
  • 375.388 miles
  • 604.129 kilometers
  • 326.203 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 Liberal to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Liberal to Carlsbad generates about 80 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 80 kilograms equals 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Liberal to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport (LBL) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
City: Liberal, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBL
ICAO Code: KLBL
Coordinates: 37°2′39″N, 100°57′35″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