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

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 726 miles / 1169 kilometers / 631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Modesto (MOD) is 1036 miles / 1668 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 0 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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726
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1169
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631
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Distance from Durango to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 726.487 miles
  • 1169.168 kilometers
  • 631.300 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
  • 724.785 miles
  • 1166.429 kilometers
  • 629.821 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Durango to Modesto generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 281 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W