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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1255 miles / 2019 kilometers / 1090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1479 miles / 2380 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 9 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Grand Rapids to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1254.598 miles
  • 2019.079 kilometers
  • 1090.216 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
  • 1253.414 miles
  • 2017.174 kilometers
  • 1089.187 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 Grand Rapids to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Carlsbad generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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