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How far is Richmond, VA, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1669 miles / 2686 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Richmond (RIC) is 1967 miles / 3166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1668.837 miles
  • 2685.733 kilometers
  • 1450.180 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
  • 1664.921 miles
  • 2679.431 kilometers
  • 1446.777 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Durango to Richmond generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W