Distance from Albuquerque to Washington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Albuquerque (NM) to Washington (DC) is 1650 miles or 2654 kilometers or 1433 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Albuquerque to Washington is 1887 miles (3037 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 237 miles or 383 km.

Flight distance from Albuquerque, NM to Washington, DC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Albuquerque and Washington is 1650 miles or 2654 km.
The nearest airport to Albuquerque, is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and the nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Albuquerque to Washington?

Flight time from Albuquerque, NM to Washington, DC is 3 hours 47 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Albuquerque to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Albuquerque, NM and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Albuquerque, NM, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Washington, District of Columbia is 1887 miles or 3037 km.
The total driving distance from Albuquerque, NM to Washington, DC is 1887 miles or 3037 kilometers. Your trip begins in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 1887 miles (3037 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 33 to 34 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Albuquerque, NM to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Albuquerque, NM to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 33 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Albuquerque to Washington take?
Albuquerque and Washington are 33 hours 34 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 Washington

Time difference between Albuquerque (NM) and Washington (DC) is 2 Hours.
Washington time is 2 Hours ahead of Albuquerque.

Current local time in AlbuquerqueCurrent local time in Washington
2025-12-17, 04:13:53 MST2025-12-17, 06:13:53 EST
How Far is it Between Albuquerque New Mexico, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1887 mi 3037 km 1638.67 nmi
Straight line distance 1650 mi 2654 km 1433 nmi
Difference 237 mi 383 km 205 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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Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Albuquerque, NM and Washington, DC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 63 hours 16 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 47 hours 27 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 42 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 37 hours 57 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 34 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 31 hours 38 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 29 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 27 hours 6 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 25 hours 18 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 23 hours 43 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 22 hours 19 minutes