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How far is Thunder Bay from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1210 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 19 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1210.386 miles
  • 1947.928 kilometers
  • 1051.797 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
  • 1208.969 miles
  • 1945.648 kilometers
  • 1050.566 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Durango to Thunder Bay generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Thunder Bay

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

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W