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How far is Durango, CO, from Monterey, CA?

The distance between Monterey (Monterey Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 781 miles / 1257 kilometers / 679 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Monterey (MRY) to Durango (DRO) is 1056 miles / 1700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 49 minutes.

Monterey Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Monterey to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 780.837 miles
  • 1256.635 kilometers
  • 678.529 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
  • 779.032 miles
  • 1253.731 kilometers
  • 676.960 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 Monterey to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Monterey Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Monterey to Durango generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Monterey to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Monterey Regional Airport
City: Monterey, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MRY
ICAO Code: KMRY
Coordinates: 36°35′13″N, 121°50′34″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