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How far is Albuquerque, NM, from Tucson, AZ?

The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) is 321 miles / 517 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Albuquerque (ABQ) is 442 miles / 711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 55 minutes.

Tucson International Airport – Albuquerque International Sunport

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Distance from Tucson to Albuquerque

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Albuquerque. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.973 miles
  • 516.556 kilometers
  • 278.918 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 320.877 miles
  • 516.402 kilometers
  • 278.835 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Tucson to Albuquerque?

The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Albuquerque International Sunport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)

On average, flying from Tucson to Albuquerque generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Albuquerque

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ).

Airport information

Origin Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W
Destination Albuquerque International Sunport
City: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ABQ
ICAO Code: KABQ
Coordinates: 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W