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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1266 miles / 2038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 23 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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798
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Distance from Durango to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 918.417 miles
  • 1478.049 kilometers
  • 798.083 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
  • 918.194 miles
  • 1477.690 kilometers
  • 797.889 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Durango to Grand Forks generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W