There are
870 mi
from Albuquerque, NM to Carpinteria, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 31 mins to go from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Carpinteria, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Albuquerque, NM to Carpinteria, CA) is 731.56 mi.
870 mi = 1,399.45 kms