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How far is Durango, CO, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1057 miles / 1700 kilometers / 918 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Durango (DRO) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 47 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1056.516 miles
  • 1700.297 kilometers
  • 918.087 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
  • 1056.271 miles
  • 1699.904 kilometers
  • 917.875 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 Kelowna to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Durango generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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