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How far is Durango, CO, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1673 miles / 2692 kilometers / 1453 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Durango (DRO) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 52 minutes.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1672.554 miles
  • 2691.715 kilometers
  • 1453.410 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
  • 1668.599 miles
  • 2685.350 kilometers
  • 1449.973 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 Washington D.C. to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Durango generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 421 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DCA
ICAO Code: KDCA
Coordinates: 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″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