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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1461 miles / 2351 kilometers / 1269 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1629 miles / 2622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 40 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Lynchburg to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1460.747 miles
  • 2350.845 kilometers
  • 1269.355 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
  • 1457.889 miles
  • 2346.245 kilometers
  • 1266.871 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 Lynchburg to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Carlsbad generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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