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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 746 miles / 1201 kilometers / 648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Sacramento (MHR) is 1051 miles / 1691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 20 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport

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Distance from Durango to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.252 miles
  • 1200.976 kilometers
  • 648.475 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
  • 744.531 miles
  • 1198.206 kilometers
  • 646.979 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)

On average, flying from Durango to Sacramento generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).

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 Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W