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MVY to RUI: distance & flight time
Vineyard Haven MA (Martha's Vineyard Airport) → Ruidoso (Sierra Blanca Regional Airport)
1,978 mi
3,183 km · 1,719 nm
4h 21m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,978 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 21m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MVY — Martha's Vineyard Airport · Vineyard Haven MA, United States
- RUI — Sierra Blanca Regional Airport · Ruidoso, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MVY
Near RUI
- ALM · Alamogordo White Sands Regional Airport50 mi away
- HMN · Holloman Air Force Base54 mi away
- ROW · Roswell International Air Center Airport59 mi away
- WSD · Condron Army Air Field92 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MVY from RUI?
The flight distance from Vineyard Haven MA (MVY) to Ruidoso (RUI) is 1,978 miles (3,183 km, 1,719 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MVY to RUI?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 21m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Vineyard Haven MA and Ruidoso?
Ruidoso is 2 hours behind Vineyard Haven MA.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MVY to RUI?
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