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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1777 miles / 2860 kilometers / 1544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 2011 miles / 3237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 13 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1777
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Distance from New York to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1777.299 miles
  • 2860.285 kilometers
  • 1544.430 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
  • 1774.035 miles
  • 2855.032 kilometers
  • 1541.594 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 New York to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from New York to Carlsbad generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′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