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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Minneapolis, MN?

The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1049 miles / 1689 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1314 miles / 2115 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 41 minutes.

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1049
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1689
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912
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Distance from Minneapolis to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1049.387 miles
  • 1688.825 kilometers
  • 911.892 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
  • 1049.774 miles
  • 1689.447 kilometers
  • 912.229 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 Minneapolis to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Minneapolis to Carlsbad generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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