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How far is Durango, CO, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1210 miles / 1948 kilometers / 1052 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Durango (DRO) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 21 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1210.386 miles
  • 1947.928 kilometers
  • 1051.797 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
  • 1208.969 miles
  • 1945.648 kilometers
  • 1050.566 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 Thunder Bay to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Durango generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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