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How far is Grand Island, NE, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Grand Island (Central Nebraska Regional Airport) is 572 miles / 920 kilometers / 497 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Grand Island (GRI) is 735 miles / 1183 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 31 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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Distance from Durango to Grand Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 571.646 miles
  • 919.975 kilometers
  • 496.747 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
  • 570.740 miles
  • 918.518 kilometers
  • 495.960 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 Island?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)

On average, flying from Durango to Grand Island generates about 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 109 kilograms equals 240 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 Island

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

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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Grand Island, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRI
ICAO Code: KGRI
Coordinates: 40°58′2″N, 98°18′34″W