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

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) is 2461 miles / 3960 kilometers / 2138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Anchorage (ANC) is 3387 miles / 5451 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 58 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Anchorage

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2460.547 miles
  • 3959.866 kilometers
  • 2138.157 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
  • 2456.414 miles
  • 3953.216 kilometers
  • 2134.566 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 Anchorage?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)

On average, flying from Durango to Anchorage generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 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 Anchorage

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

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 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W