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How far is Knoxville, TN, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) is 1323 miles / 2129 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Knoxville (TYS) is 1609 miles / 2589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 50 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport

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1323
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2129
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1149
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Distance from Durango to Knoxville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.789 miles
  • 2128.822 kilometers
  • 1149.472 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
  • 1319.774 miles
  • 2123.971 kilometers
  • 1146.853 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 Knoxville?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)

On average, flying from Durango to Knoxville generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Knoxville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS).

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 Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″W