How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1068 miles / 1719 kilometers / 928 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1351 miles / 2175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 24 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Sacramento to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1068.229 miles
- 1719.148 kilometers
- 928.266 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- 1066.632 miles
- 1716.578 kilometers
- 926.878 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 Sacramento to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Carlsbad?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Carlsbad generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | 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 |