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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1644 miles / 2645 kilometers / 1428 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1848 miles / 2974 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 23 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Lancaster to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1643.729 miles
  • 2645.325 kilometers
  • 1428.361 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
  • 1640.742 miles
  • 2640.518 kilometers
  • 1425.766 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 Lancaster to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Carlsbad generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lancaster to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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