There are
1,576 mi
from Lakeland, FL to Artesia, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 5 hours to go from Lakeland, Florida to Artesia, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakeland, FL to Artesia, NM) is 1,375.13 mi.
1,576 mi = 1.61 kms