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How far is Durango, CO, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1512 miles / 2433 kilometers / 1314 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Durango (DRO) is 1804 miles / 2904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 29 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1511.905 miles
  • 2433.175 kilometers
  • 1313.809 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
  • 1508.651 miles
  • 2427.938 kilometers
  • 1310.982 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 Columbia to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Columbia to Durango generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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