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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1410 miles / 2269 kilometers / 1225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 5 minutes.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1410
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2269
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1225
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Distance from Seattle to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1409.607 miles
  • 2268.543 kilometers
  • 1224.915 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
  • 1409.146 miles
  • 2267.801 kilometers
  • 1224.515 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 Seattle to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Seattle to Carlsbad generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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