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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1965 miles / 3163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 33 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1608.382 miles
  • 2588.439 kilometers
  • 1397.645 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
  • 1604.700 miles
  • 2582.515 kilometers
  • 1394.447 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Durango to Raleigh generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W