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DCA to CNM: distance & flight time
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) → Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal)
1,588 mi
2,555 km · 1,380 nm
3h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,588 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 35m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport · Washington, United States
- CNM — Cavern City Air Terminal · Carlsbad, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near DCA
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 DCA from CNM?
The flight distance from Washington (DCA) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1,588 miles (2,555 km, 1,380 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DCA to CNM?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 35m 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 Washington and Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is 2 hours behind Washington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DCA to CNM?
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