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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers / 921 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1300 miles / 2092 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 36 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from San Jose to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1060.006 miles
  • 1705.914 kilometers
  • 921.120 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
  • 1058.178 miles
  • 1702.972 kilometers
  • 919.531 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 San Jose to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from San Jose to Carlsbad generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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