How far is Durango, CO, from Vernal, UT?
The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 246 miles / 396 kilometers / 214 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Durango (DRO) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 59 minutes.
Vernal Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Vernal to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 245.890 miles
- 395.721 kilometers
- 213.672 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- 246.147 miles
- 396.136 kilometers
- 213.896 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 Vernal to Durango?
The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vernal and Durango?
Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Vernal to Durango generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
Airport information
| Origin | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W |
| Destination | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |