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How far is Lafayette, LA, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Lafayette (Lafayette Regional Airport) is 1025 miles / 1650 kilometers / 891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Lafayette (LFT) is 1247 miles / 2007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 32 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Lafayette Regional Airport

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Distance from Durango to Lafayette

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1024.956 miles
  • 1649.508 kilometers
  • 890.663 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
  • 1023.800 miles
  • 1647.646 kilometers
  • 889.658 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 Lafayette?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Lafayette Regional Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)

On average, flying from Durango to Lafayette generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 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 Lafayette

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

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 Lafayette Regional Airport
City: Lafayette, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LFT
ICAO Code: KLFT
Coordinates: 30°12′19″N, 91°59′15″W