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How far is Durango, CO, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1650 miles / 2655 kilometers / 1433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Durango (DRO) is 1937 miles / 3118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 45 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1649.510 miles
  • 2654.628 kilometers
  • 1433.385 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
  • 1645.609 miles
  • 2648.352 kilometers
  • 1429.996 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 Washington D.C. to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Durango generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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