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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2975 miles / 4788 kilometers / 2585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3828 miles / 6160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 51 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Wainwright Airport

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Distance from Durango to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2974.993 miles
  • 4787.787 kilometers
  • 2585.198 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
  • 2969.714 miles
  • 4779.292 kilometers
  • 2580.611 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 Durango to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Wainwright Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Durango to Wainwright generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 730 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Wainwright

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W