How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Durango, CO?
The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 639 miles / 1029 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 10 minutes.
Durango–La Plata County Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Durango to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 639.295 miles
- 1028.845 kilometers
- 555.532 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- 638.199 miles
- 1027.082 kilometers
- 554.580 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durango and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Durango and Los Angeles is 1 hour. Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Durango.
Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Durango to Los Angeles generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |