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How far is Durango, CO, from Elko, NV?

The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Durango (DRO) is 632 miles / 1017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.

Elko Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Elko to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.156 miles
  • 806.532 kilometers
  • 435.493 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
  • 500.454 miles
  • 805.402 kilometers
  • 434.882 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 Elko to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Elko to Durango generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W
Destination 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