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How far is Durango, CO, from Morgantown, WV?

The distance between Morgantown (Morgantown Municipal Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers / 1316 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Morgantown (MGW) to Durango (DRO) is 1758 miles / 2830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 7 minutes.

Morgantown Municipal Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Morgantown to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1514.678 miles
  • 2437.637 kilometers
  • 1316.219 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
  • 1511.111 miles
  • 2431.898 kilometers
  • 1313.120 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 Morgantown to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Morgantown Municipal Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Morgantown to Durango generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Morgantown to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Morgantown Municipal Airport
City: Morgantown, WV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MGW
ICAO Code: KMGW
Coordinates: 39°38′34″N, 79°54′58″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