How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 971 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1315 miles / 2117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 6 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Chicago to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1117.974 miles
- 1799.205 kilometers
- 971.493 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- 1116.995 miles
- 1797.629 kilometers
- 970.642 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 Chicago to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Carlsbad?
The time difference between Chicago and Carlsbad is 1 hour. Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Chicago to Carlsbad generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Cavern City Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Carlsbad, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CNM |
| ICAO Code: | KCNM |
| Coordinates: | 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W |