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

The distance between Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1307 miles / 2103 kilometers / 1136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakima (YKM) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1564 miles / 2517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 20 minutes.

Yakima Air Terminal – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1307
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2103
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1136
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Distance from Yakima to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1306.934 miles
  • 2103.306 kilometers
  • 1135.695 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
  • 1306.665 miles
  • 2102.873 kilometers
  • 1135.461 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 Yakima to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Yakima Air Terminal to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Yakima to Carlsbad generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yakima to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″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