There are
1,782 mi
from Rio Rancho, NM to Knightdale, NC
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 7 hours to go from Rio Rancho, New Mexico to Knightdale, North Carolina.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rio Rancho, NM to Knightdale, NC) is 1,580.03 mi.
1,782 mi = 1.61 kms