There are
1,517 mi
from Yakima, WA to Artesia, NM
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from Yakima, Washington to Artesia, New Mexico.
The flight distance (direct flight from Yakima, WA to Artesia, NM) is 1,274.11 mi.
1,517 mi = 1.61 kms