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How far is Elko, NV, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 435 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Elko (EKO) is 636 miles / 1023 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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Distance from Durango to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 501.156 miles
  • 806.532 kilometers
  • 435.493 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
  • 500.454 miles
  • 805.402 kilometers
  • 434.882 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Durango to Elko generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 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 Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W