Distance from Denver to Albuquerque by Car and Plane

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

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

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

What is the average flight time from Denver to Albuquerque?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Albuquerque, NM 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.

Denver to Albuquerque Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Albuquerque, NM

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Albuquerque, New Mexico is 446 miles or 718 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Albuquerque, NM is 446 miles or 718 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Albuquerque, New Mexico 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 Denver, CO to Albuquerque, NM

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Albuquerque, NM?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Albuquerque take?
Denver and Albuquerque are 7 hours 47 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 Denver and Albuquerque

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

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Albuquerque
2025-12-05, 09:02:02 MST2025-12-05, 09:02:02 MST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Albuquerque New Mexico, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Albuquerque, NM 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

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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Albuquerque, NM
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