How far is Wales, AK, from Durango, CO?
The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 3083 miles / 4962 kilometers / 2679 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Wales (WAA) is 4104 miles / 6604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 6 minutes.
Durango–La Plata County Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Durango to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3083.001 miles
- 4961.609 kilometers
- 2679.054 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- 3076.796 miles
- 4951.623 kilometers
- 2673.663 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 6 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durango and Wales?
The time difference between Durango and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Durango.
Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Durango to Wales generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 759 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |