There are
921 mi
from Mission Viejo, CA to Artesia, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 2 mins to go from Mission Viejo, California to Artesia, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Mission Viejo, CA to Artesia, NM) is 768.22 mi.
921 mi = 1,481.72 kms