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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1118 miles / 1799 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1324 miles / 2131 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 17 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1118
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972
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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)
  • 1118.011 miles
  • 1799.265 kilometers
  • 971.525 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
  • 1117.088 miles
  • 1797.779 kilometers
  • 970.723 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 O'Hare International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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