Distance from Albuquerque to Denver by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Albuquerque (NM) to Denver (CO) is 335 miles or 539 kilometers or 291 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Albuquerque to Denver is 446 miles (718 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 111 miles or 179 km.

Flight distance from Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Albuquerque and Denver is 335 miles or 539 km.
The nearest airport to Albuquerque, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN).

What is the average flight time from Albuquerque to Denver?

Flight time from Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO is 0 hours 46 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Albuquerque to Denver Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Albuquerque, NM and Denver, CO
This map shows the distance from Albuquerque, NM, Usa to Denver, CO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Denver, Colorado is displayed below.

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Denver, Colorado is 446 miles or 718 km.
The total driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO is 446 miles or 718 kilometers. Your trip begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Denver, Colorado is approximately 446 miles (718 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO

How long is the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Denver, CO?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 46 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Albuquerque to Denver take?
Albuquerque and Denver are 7 hours 46 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Albuquerque and Denver

Time difference between Albuquerque (NM) and Denver (CO) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in AlbuquerqueCurrent local time in Denver
2025-12-15, 15:45:50 MST2025-12-15, 15:45:50 MST
How Far is it Between Albuquerque New Mexico, USA and Denver Colorado, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Albuquerque, NM and Denver, CO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 446 mi 718 km 387.31 nmi
Straight line distance 335 mi 539 km 291 nmi
Difference 111 mi 179 km 96 nmi

Albuquerque Details

Albuquerque is located in New Mexico, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 5' 4.2'' Longitude: W 106° 39' 4.1''
Latitude35.08449
Longitude-106.65114
StateNew Mexico
Nearest airports to Albuquerque

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Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Albuquerque, NM and Denver, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 14 hours 57 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 11 hours 13 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 9 hours 58 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 8 hours 58 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 8 hours 9 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 7 hours 28 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 6 hours 54 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 59 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 5 hours 36 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 16 minutes