How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Palmdale, CA?
The distance between Palmdale (Palmdale Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 813 miles / 1308 kilometers / 706 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Palmdale (PMD) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 975 miles / 1569 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 50 minutes.
Palmdale Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Palmdale to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Palmdale to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 813.002 miles
- 1308.401 kilometers
- 706.480 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- 811.410 miles
- 1305.838 kilometers
- 705.096 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 Palmdale to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Palmdale Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Palmdale and Carlsbad?
The time difference between Palmdale and Carlsbad is 1 hour. Carlsbad is 1 hour ahead of Palmdale.
Flight carbon footprint between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Palmdale to Carlsbad generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Palmdale to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Palmdale Regional Airport (PMD) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | Palmdale Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Palmdale, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PMD |
| ICAO Code: | KPMD |
| Coordinates: | 34°37′45″N, 118°5′5″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 |