How far is White Sands, NM from Albuquerque, NM?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between White Sands and Albuquerque is 187.06 miles (301.04 km).

Flight distance from White Sands, NM to Albuquerque, NM is 187.06 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 26 minutes to travel from White Sands to Albuquerque with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from White Sands, New Mexico to Albuquerque, New Mexico is: 243.47 miles (391.83 km) by car.

Driving from White Sands to Albuquerque will take approximately 03 hours 34 minutes.

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#1 White Sands

Census-designated place in New Mexico, United States

Population 1651
GPS Coordinates 32°22'51"N 106°28'46"W
Latitude 32.3809300
Longitude -106.4794400
Altitude 1292
Country United States
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#2 Albuquerque

The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. It is located in the central part of the state. Albuquerque is known for its hot climate, its Hispanic culture, and its many attractions, such as the Sandia Peak Tramway and the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.

Population 562540
GPS Coordinates 35°5'4"N 106°39'4"W
Latitude 35.0844900
Longitude -106.6511400
Altitude 1511
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between White Sands and Albuquerque

The distance between White Sands and Albuquerque is 392 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 21 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 White Sands and Albuquerque. The current time is 22:07:59.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 08 hours 06 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 06 hours 05 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 04 hours 03 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 03 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 02 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 32.52 liters (8.59 gallon) of gas to cover the route between White Sands and Albuquerque.
The estimated cost of gas to go from White Sands to Albuquerque is $29.82 (diesel $39.23).

New Mexico gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.47 $3.84 $4.12 $4.57
Total $29.82 $32.96 $35.4 $39.23

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 White Sands and Albuquerque (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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