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How far is Durango, CO, from Grande Prairie?

The distance between Grande Prairie (Grande Prairie Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1351 miles / 2174 kilometers / 1174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Durango (DRO) is 1736 miles / 2794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 56 minutes.

Grande Prairie Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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1351
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2174
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1174
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Distance from Grande Prairie to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1351.012 miles
  • 2174.243 kilometers
  • 1173.997 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
  • 1350.859 miles
  • 2173.996 kilometers
  • 1173.864 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 Grande Prairie to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Grande Prairie Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Grande Prairie and Durango?

There is no time difference between Grande Prairie and Durango.

Flight carbon footprint between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Grande Prairie to Durango generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grande Prairie to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Grande Prairie Airport
City: Grande Prairie
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQU
ICAO Code: CYQU
Coordinates: 55°10′46″N, 118°53′6″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