There are
1,568 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Carlsbad, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from Lakeland, Florida to Carlsbad, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Carlsbad, NM) is 1,361.29 mi.
1,568 mi = 1.61 kms