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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 719 miles / 1157 kilometers / 625 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 891 miles / 1434 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 4 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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719
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1157
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625
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Distance from Kansas City to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 718.793 miles
  • 1156.785 kilometers
  • 624.614 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
  • 718.584 miles
  • 1156.449 kilometers
  • 624.432 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 Kansas City to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Carlsbad generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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