Distance between San Diego, CA (SAN) and Carlsbad, NM (CNM)
Distance from San Diego to Carlsbad (San Diego International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal) is 755 miles / 1214 kilometers / 656 nautical miles.
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How far is Carlsbad from San Diego?
There are several ways to calculate distances between San Diego and Carlsbad. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 754.594 miles
- 1214.401 kilometers
- 655.724 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- 753.025 miles
- 1211.877 kilometers
- 654.361 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM) is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between San Diego and Carlsbad is 1 hour. Carlsbad is 1 hour ahead of San Diego.
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San Diego, CA
Carlsbad, NM
Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 130 kg (287 pounds).
Airport information
| A | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |
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