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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Portland, OR?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1340 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1637 miles / 2635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 37 minutes.

Portland International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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1340
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2156
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1164
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Distance from Portland to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.534 miles
  • 2155.771 kilometers
  • 1164.023 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
  • 1338.803 miles
  • 2154.595 kilometers
  • 1163.388 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 Portland to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Portland to Carlsbad generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Portland International Airport
City: Portland, OR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PDX
ICAO Code: KPDX
Coordinates: 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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