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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Nashville, TN?

The distance between Nashville (Nashville International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nashville (BNA) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1153 miles / 1855 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 47 minutes.

Nashville International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Nashville to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1038.366 miles
  • 1671.087 kilometers
  • 902.315 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
  • 1036.408 miles
  • 1667.938 kilometers
  • 900.614 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 Nashville to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Nashville International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Nashville to Carlsbad generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nashville to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Nashville International Airport
City: Nashville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BNA
ICAO Code: KBNA
Coordinates: 36°7′28″N, 86°40′41″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