Distance from Albuquerque to Phoenix (United States)

The distance between Albuquerque, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona is 531 kilometers (330 miles).

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Albuquerque is located in New Mexico, while Phoenix is situated in Arizona, with both cities being prominent urban centers in the southwestern United States. The straight-line distance between them is 531 kilometers, heading west.

Albuquerque is situated at an altitude of 1,513 meters above sea level, while Phoenix is at 366 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Albuquerque to Phoenix follows I-40 W and I-17 S, passing through scenic landscapes of New Mexico and Arizona, including the Cibola National Forest and Tonto National Forest.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Cibola National Forest, Petrified Forest National Park, Tonto National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

The trip covers diverse terrains from Albuquerque's high desert to Phoenix's Sonoran Desert, with landmarks like the Petrified Forest.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild temperatures and fewer tourists, or winter for cooler desert experiences.

Climate

Phoenix is generally hotter and drier than Albuquerque, with summer temperatures often exceeding those in Albuquerque.

Accessibility

Phoenix offers extensive accessibility features, including public transport and facilities, similar to Albuquerque's infrastructure.

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
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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)
Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)

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 Phoenix

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 3,351 km

Cities within similar distances

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