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How far is Houston, TX, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 869 miles / 1398 kilometers / 755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Houston (IAH) is 1084 miles / 1745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 49 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance from Durango to Houston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 868.717 miles
  • 1398.064 kilometers
  • 754.894 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
  • 868.170 miles
  • 1397.184 kilometers
  • 754.419 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 Houston?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

On average, flying from Durango to Houston generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Houston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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 Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
City: Houston, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAH
ICAO Code: KIAH
Coordinates: 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W