There are
1,360 mi
from Albuquerque, NM to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 1 hour to go from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Albuquerque, NM to Arcata, CA) is 1,027.71 mi.
1,360 mi = 1.61 kms