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How far is Decatur, IL, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 1038 miles / 1671 kilometers / 902 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Decatur (DEC) is 1244 miles / 2002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 36 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Decatur Airport

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Distance from Durango to Decatur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1038.463 miles
  • 1671.244 kilometers
  • 902.400 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
  • 1036.093 miles
  • 1667.430 kilometers
  • 900.340 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 Decatur?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Decatur Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Decatur Airport (DEC)

On average, flying from Durango to Decatur generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Decatur

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

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 Decatur Airport
City: Decatur, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEC
ICAO Code: KDEC
Coordinates: 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W