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CNM to IAD: distance & flight time
Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) → Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport)
1,566 mi
2,521 km · 1,361 nm
3h 32m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
1,566 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 32m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CNM — Cavern City Air Terminal · Carlsbad, United States
- IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport · Washington, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near CNM
- HOB · Lea County Regional Airport66 mi away
- ROW · Roswell International Air Center Airport68 mi away
- INK · Winkler County Airport73 mi away
- PEQ · Pecos Municipal Airport79 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CNM from IAD?
The flight distance from Carlsbad (CNM) to Washington (IAD) is 1,566 miles (2,521 km, 1,361 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CNM to IAD?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 32m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Carlsbad and Washington?
Washington is 2 hours ahead of Carlsbad.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CNM to IAD?
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