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MDW to CNM: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal)
1,117 mi
1,798 km · 971 nm
2h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,117 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 54m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, 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.
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Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
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 MDW from CNM?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1,117 miles (1,798 km, 971 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to CNM?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 54m 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 Chicago and Carlsbad?
Carlsbad is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to CNM?
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