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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 720 miles / 1158 kilometers / 625 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 902 miles / 1451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 58 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Lincoln to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 719.549 miles
  • 1158.003 kilometers
  • 625.271 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
  • 719.965 miles
  • 1158.671 kilometers
  • 625.633 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 Lincoln to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Cavern City Air Terminal is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Carlsbad generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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