Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Kelowna from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 1057 miles / 1700 kilometers / 918 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 47 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Kelowna International Airport

Distance arrow
1057
Miles
Distance arrow
1700
Kilometers
Distance arrow
918
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Durango to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1056.516 miles
  • 1700.297 kilometers
  • 918.087 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
  • 1056.271 miles
  • 1699.904 kilometers
  • 917.875 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Durango to Kelowna generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Kelowna

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

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W