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How far is Columbia, MO, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 855 miles / 1375 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Columbia (COU) is 1030 miles / 1658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 30 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Columbia Regional Airport

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Distance from Durango to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 854.681 miles
  • 1375.476 kilometers
  • 742.698 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
  • 852.708 miles
  • 1372.300 kilometers
  • 740.983 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 Durango to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Columbia Regional Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)

On average, flying from Durango to Columbia generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

Airport information

Origin Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W
Destination Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W