How far is Los Alamos, NM from Rio Rancho, NM?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Los Alamos and Rio Rancho is 49.5 miles (79.66 km).
Flight distance from Los Alamos, NM to Rio Rancho, NM is 49.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Los Alamos to Rio Rancho with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Los Alamos, New Mexico to Rio Rancho, New Mexico is: 92.01 miles (148.07 km) by car.
Driving from Los Alamos to Rio Rancho will take approximately 01 hours 40 minutes.
#1 Los Alamos
Townsite in New Mexico
| Population | 12019 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°53'17"N 106°18'25"W |
| Latitude | 35.8880800 |
| Longitude | -106.3069700 |
| Altitude | 2198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rio Rancho
The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is located on the west bank of the Rio Grande in central New Mexico. Rio Rancho is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Rio Rancho Public Library and the Rio Rancho Museum.
| Population | 99885 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 35°14'0"N 106°39'52"W |
| Latitude | 35.2333800 |
| Longitude | -106.6644700 |
| Altitude | 1610 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Rio Rancho: 35th Circle Southeast (-106.66465,35.233524)
Estimated Travel Time Between Los Alamos and Rio Rancho
The distance between Los Alamos and Rio Rancho is 148 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 38 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Los Alamos and Rio Rancho. The current time is 23:57:43.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 18 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 32 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 18 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 13 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 08 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.29 liters (3.25 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Los Alamos and Rio Rancho.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Los Alamos to Rio Rancho is $11.27 (diesel $14.82).
New Mexico gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.47 | $3.84 | $4.12 | $4.57 |
| Total | $11.27 | $12.45 | $13.38 | $14.82 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New Mexico ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.471 (Diesel $4.566) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Los Alamos and Rio Rancho (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
