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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1696 miles / 2730 kilometers / 1474 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 28 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Philadelphia to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1696.128 miles
  • 2729.653 kilometers
  • 1473.895 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
  • 1692.964 miles
  • 2724.562 kilometers
  • 1471.146 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 Philadelphia to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Carlsbad generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Philadelphia to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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