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How far is Detroit, MI, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1342 miles / 2159 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Detroit (DTW) is 1580 miles / 2542 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 44 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Durango to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1341.593 miles
  • 2159.084 kilometers
  • 1165.812 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
  • 1338.628 miles
  • 2154.312 kilometers
  • 1163.236 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 Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Durango to Detroit generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Detroit

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

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 Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W