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How far is Durango, CO, from Chattanooga, TN?

The distance between Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1267 miles / 2039 kilometers / 1101 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chattanooga (CHA) to Durango (DRO) is 1563 miles / 2516 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 6 minutes.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Chattanooga to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1267.273 miles
  • 2039.479 kilometers
  • 1101.230 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
  • 1264.460 miles
  • 2034.951 kilometers
  • 1098.786 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 Chattanooga to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Chattanooga to Durango generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chattanooga to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″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