How far is Durango, CO, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 3083 miles / 4962 kilometers / 2679 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Durango (DRO) is 4110 miles / 6614 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 170 hours 12 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Wales to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3083.001 miles
- 4961.609 kilometers
- 2679.054 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- 3076.796 miles
- 4951.623 kilometers
- 2673.663 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 Wales to Durango?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 6 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Durango?
The time difference between Wales and Durango is 2 hours. Durango is 2 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Wales to Durango generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 759 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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 |