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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1125 miles / 1810 kilometers / 977 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1260 miles / 2027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 3 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Indianapolis to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1124.769 miles
  • 1810.141 kilometers
  • 977.398 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
  • 1123.225 miles
  • 1807.656 kilometers
  • 976.056 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 Indianapolis to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Carlsbad generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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