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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from West Palm Beach, FL?

The distance between West Palm Beach (Palm Beach International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1503 miles / 2420 kilometers / 1306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from West Palm Beach (PBI) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1769 miles / 2847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 28 minutes.

Palm Beach International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from West Palm Beach to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1503.483 miles
  • 2419.622 kilometers
  • 1306.491 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
  • 1501.098 miles
  • 2415.782 kilometers
  • 1304.418 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 West Palm Beach to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Palm Beach International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from West Palm Beach to Carlsbad generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from West Palm Beach to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Palm Beach International Airport
City: West Palm Beach, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PBI
ICAO Code: KPBI
Coordinates: 26°40′59″N, 80°5′44″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