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How far is Chicago, IL, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1113 miles / 1792 kilometers / 967 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Chicago (MDW) is 1327 miles / 2136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 13 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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1792
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967
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Distance from Durango to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1113.289 miles
  • 1791.665 kilometers
  • 967.422 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
  • 1110.910 miles
  • 1787.836 kilometers
  • 965.354 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Durango to Chicago generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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 Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W