How far is Carlsbad, NM, from San Luis Obispo, CA?
The distance between San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 962 miles / 1549 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1143 miles / 1840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 56 minutes.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from San Luis Obispo to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Luis Obispo to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 962.320 miles
- 1548.704 kilometers
- 836.233 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- 960.442 miles
- 1545.682 kilometers
- 834.602 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 San Luis Obispo to Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Luis Obispo and Carlsbad?
Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from San Luis Obispo to Carlsbad generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Luis Obispo to Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
Airport information
| Origin | San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SBP |
| ICAO Code: | KSBP |
| Coordinates: | 35°14′12″N, 120°38′31″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 |