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How far is New Orleans, LA, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to New Orleans (MSY) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 38 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance from Durango to New Orleans

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1121.016 miles
  • 1804.101 kilometers
  • 974.137 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
  • 1119.632 miles
  • 1801.873 kilometers
  • 972.934 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 New Orleans?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

On average, flying from Durango to New Orleans generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 New Orleans

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″W