How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Lafayette, LA?
The distance between Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 644 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lafayette (LFT) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 11 minutes.
Lafayette Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Lafayette to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lafayette to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 740.644 miles
- 1191.952 kilometers
- 643.602 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- 739.293 miles
- 1189.776 kilometers
- 642.428 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 Lafayette to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Lafayette Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lafayette and Carlsbad?
The time difference between Lafayette and Carlsbad is 1 hour. Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Lafayette.
Flight carbon footprint between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Lafayette to Carlsbad generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lafayette to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Lafayette Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lafayette, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LFT |
| ICAO Code: | KLFT |
| Coordinates: | 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″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 |