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How far is Durango, CO, from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1526 miles / 2456 kilometers / 1326 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Durango (DRO) is 1863 miles / 2999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 26 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Roanoke to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1526.078 miles
  • 2455.984 kilometers
  • 1326.125 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
  • 1522.503 miles
  • 2450.232 kilometers
  • 1323.019 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 Roanoke to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Durango generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′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