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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1418 miles / 2283 kilometers / 1232 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 33 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Roanoke to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1418.327 miles
  • 2282.576 kilometers
  • 1232.492 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
  • 1415.573 miles
  • 2278.144 kilometers
  • 1230.099 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 Roanoke to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Carlsbad generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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