There are
1,585 mi
from Albuquerque, NM to Shelby, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Shelby, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Albuquerque, NM to Shelby, NC) is 1,414.45 mi.
1,585 mi = 1.61 kms