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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1296 miles / 2086 kilometers / 1127 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1456 miles / 2344 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 48 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Columbus to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1296.428 miles
  • 2086.398 kilometers
  • 1126.565 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
  • 1294.378 miles
  • 2083.099 kilometers
  • 1124.784 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 Columbus to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Columbus to Carlsbad generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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