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How far is Durango, CO, from Waterloo, IA?

The distance between Waterloo (Waterloo Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 896 miles / 1442 kilometers / 778 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterloo (ALO) to Durango (DRO) is 1108 miles / 1783 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 25 minutes.

Waterloo Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Waterloo to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 895.794 miles
  • 1441.641 kilometers
  • 778.424 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
  • 894.179 miles
  • 1439.042 kilometers
  • 777.021 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 Waterloo to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Waterloo Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Waterloo to Durango generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterloo to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Waterloo Regional Airport
City: Waterloo, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALO
ICAO Code: KALO
Coordinates: 42°33′25″N, 92°24′1″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