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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 1443 miles / 2322 kilometers / 1254 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1824 miles / 2935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 56 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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Distance from Kelowna to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1442.941 miles
  • 2322.189 kilometers
  • 1253.882 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
  • 1443.142 miles
  • 2322.512 kilometers
  • 1254.056 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 Kelowna to Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Carlsbad generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Carlsbad

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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