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How far is Washington D.C. from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1650 miles / 2655 kilometers / 1433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 1936 miles / 3116 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 43 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1649.510 miles
  • 2654.628 kilometers
  • 1433.385 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
  • 1645.609 miles
  • 2648.352 kilometers
  • 1429.996 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Durango to Washington D.C. generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W