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How far is Rochester, MN, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 926 miles / 1491 kilometers / 805 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Rochester (RST) is 1199 miles / 1929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 43 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Durango to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 926.463 miles
  • 1490.998 kilometers
  • 805.074 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
  • 925.032 miles
  • 1488.695 kilometers
  • 803.831 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Durango to Rochester generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W