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How far is Durango, CO, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Durango (DRO) is 1561 miles / 2512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 25 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1354.036 miles
  • 2179.110 kilometers
  • 1176.625 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
  • 1350.872 miles
  • 2174.018 kilometers
  • 1173.876 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 Columbus to Durango?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Columbus to Durango generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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