How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 827 miles / 1331 kilometers / 718 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 974 miles / 1568 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 29 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Los Angeles to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 826.833 miles
- 1330.659 kilometers
- 718.499 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- 825.153 miles
- 1327.954 kilometers
- 717.038 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 Los Angeles to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Carlsbad?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Carlsbad generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Cavern City Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Carlsbad, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CNM |
| ICAO Code: | KCNM |
| Coordinates: | 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W |