Distance between Richmond, VA (RIC) and Carlsbad, NM (CNM)
Flight distance from Richmond to Carlsbad (Richmond International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers / 1360 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 27 minutes.
Driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1768 miles / 2846 kilometers and travel time by car is about 30 hours 33 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Carlsbad.
Shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
How far is Carlsbad from Richmond?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Richmond and Carlsbad. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1564.903 miles
- 2518.468 kilometers
- 1359.864 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1561.808 miles
- 2513.486 kilometers
- 1357.174 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).
Airport information
| A | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| B | Cavern City Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Carlsbad, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CNM |
| ICAO Code: | KCNM |
| Coordinates: | 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Richmond and Carlsbad is 2 hours. Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Richmond.
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Richmond, VA
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 184 kg (405 pounds).
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Richmond (RIC) → Carlsbad (CNM).
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