Miles between Merced, CA and Rio Rancho, NM

There are
972 mi
from Merced, CA to Rio Rancho, NM

That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 11 mins to go from Merced, California to Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

The flight distance (direct flight from Merced, CA to Rio Rancho, NM) is 782.29 mi.

972 mi = 1,564.81 kms