Distance from Albuquerque to Boulder
How far is it from Albuquerque to Boulder? About 349 mi in a straight line and 426 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Albuquerque and Boulder are about 349 mi (562 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 426 mi (685 km), a drive of about 7 hr 13 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 9 min.
| Straight-line distance | 349 mi / 562 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 426 mi / 685 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 7 hr 13 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 9 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $53 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 37.552, -105.984 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Albuquerque to Boulder is about 349 mi (562 km) in a straight line, and roughly 426 mi (685 km) by road.