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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Amarillo, TX?

The distance between Amarillo (Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 247 miles / 398 kilometers / 215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amarillo (AMA) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 316 miles / 508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 57 minutes.

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Amarillo to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 247.179 miles
  • 397.796 kilometers
  • 214.793 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
  • 247.389 miles
  • 398.135 kilometers
  • 214.976 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 Amarillo to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Amarillo to Carlsbad generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Amarillo to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
City: Amarillo, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AMA
ICAO Code: KAMA
Coordinates: 35°13′9″N, 101°42′21″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