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How far is Durango, CO, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 345 miles / 555 kilometers / 300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Durango (DRO) is 444 miles / 715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 7 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 344.749 miles
  • 554.819 kilometers
  • 299.578 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
  • 344.894 miles
  • 555.053 kilometers
  • 299.705 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 Mesa to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Mesa to Durango generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″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