Distance from Albuquerque to Denver (United States)

The distance between Albuquerque, New Mexico and Denver, Colorado is 537 kilometers (334 miles).

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Albuquerque is located in New Mexico, while Denver is situated in Colorado, both in the western United States, connected by various travel options across diverse landscapes. The straight-line distance between them is 537 kilometers, heading north.

Albuquerque is at 1,513 meters above sea level, while Denver is at 1,636 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Albuquerque to Denver covers approximately 600 km, primarily via I-25 N, passing through Santa Fe and Colorado Springs, offering a scenic drive through mountainous regions.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Santa Fe, Colorado Springs, Rocky Mountain National Park.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Albuquerque to Denver traverses desert landscapes to mountainous terrains, with landmarks like Santa Fe and the Rockies.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Denver, offering mild weather and fewer tourists, while summer attracts visitors for outdoor activities.

Climate

Denver has a cooler climate than Albuquerque, with more pronounced seasonal changes, including snowy winters and mild summers.

Accessibility

Denver offers extensive accessibility features, including public transport and facilities for people with disabilities, more developed than Albuquerque.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 8-10 hours
Car 6-8 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
30 km/h
60 km/h
90 km/h
120 km/h
Albuquerque, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 35.0845° N 106.6511° W

Elevation: 1,513 m (4,964 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
  • Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
  • Los Alamos County Airport (LAM)
  • Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (GNT)
  • Socorro Municipal Airport (ONM)
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)

Other distances from Albuquerque

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Albuquerque to New York City 2,921 km
From Albuquerque to Los Angeles 1,069 km
From Albuquerque to Chicago 1,815 km
From Albuquerque to Houston 1,213 km
From Albuquerque to Phoenix 531 km

Other distances from Denver

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

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