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

The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1480 miles / 2382 kilometers / 1286 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1793 miles / 2886 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 41 minutes.

Bellingham International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Bellingham to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1479.931 miles
  • 2381.719 kilometers
  • 1286.025 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
  • 1479.566 miles
  • 2381.130 kilometers
  • 1285.707 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 Bellingham to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Bellingham to Carlsbad generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Bellingham International Airport
City: Bellingham, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BLI
ICAO Code: KBLI
Coordinates: 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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