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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Salina, KS?

The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 580 miles / 933 kilometers / 504 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 724 miles / 1165 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 45 minutes.

Salina Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Salina to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 579.833 miles
  • 933.152 kilometers
  • 503.862 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
  • 580.049 miles
  • 933.498 kilometers
  • 504.049 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 Salina to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Salina to Carlsbad generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Salina Regional Airport
City: Salina, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLN
ICAO Code: KSLN
Coordinates: 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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