How far is Durango, CO, from Cairns?

The distance between Cairns (Cairns Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 7813 miles / 12574 kilometers / 6789 nautical miles.

Distance from Cairns to Durango

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairns to Durango. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7812.813 miles
• 12573.503 kilometers
• 6789.149 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 7812.654 miles
• 12573.248 kilometers
• 6789.011 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Cairns Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Durango?

The time difference between Cairns and Durango is 17 hours. Durango is 17 hours behind Cairns.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Cairns to Durango generates about 971 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 971 kilograms equals 2 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cairns to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairns Airport (CNS) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin	Cairns Airport
City:	Cairns
Country:	Australia
IATA Code:	CNS
ICAO Code:	YBCS
Coordinates:	16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E

Destination	Durango–La Plata County Airport
City:	Durango, CO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	DRO
ICAO Code:	KDRO
Coordinates:	37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W