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

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 763 miles / 1227 kilometers / 663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Durango (DRO) is 1057 miles / 1701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 26 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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663
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Distance from Sacramento to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 762.669 miles
  • 1227.397 kilometers
  • 662.742 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
  • 760.916 miles
  • 1224.575 kilometers
  • 661.218 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 Sacramento to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Durango generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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