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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Oakland, CA?

The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1082 miles / 1741 kilometers / 940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1322 miles / 2127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 51 minutes.

Oakland International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Oakland to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1081.636 miles
  • 1740.725 kilometers
  • 939.916 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
  • 1079.811 miles
  • 1737.787 kilometers
  • 938.330 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 Oakland to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Oakland to Carlsbad generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Oakland International Airport
City: Oakland, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OAK
ICAO Code: KOAK
Coordinates: 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″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