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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1177 miles / 1894 kilometers / 1023 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1349 miles / 2171 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 20 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1177
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Distance from Lexington to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1177.015 miles
  • 1894.222 kilometers
  • 1022.798 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
  • 1174.983 miles
  • 1890.951 kilometers
  • 1021.032 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 Lexington to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Lexington to Carlsbad generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 354 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lexington to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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