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.
#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 |
#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 |
Ending point in Albuquerque: Central Avenue Northwest (-106.651139,35.084494)
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 03:59:17.
| 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 April 25, 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.
