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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 763 miles / 1227 kilometers / 663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 24 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 762.669 miles
  • 1227.397 kilometers
  • 662.742 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
  • 760.916 miles
  • 1224.575 kilometers
  • 661.218 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Durango to Sacramento generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W