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How far is San Diego, CA, from Durango, CO?

The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and San Diego (San Diego International Airport) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to San Diego (SAN) is 845 miles / 1360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 33 minutes.

Durango–La Plata County Airport – San Diego International Airport

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Distance from Durango to San Diego

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 615.690 miles
  • 990.857 kilometers
  • 535.020 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
  • 615.008 miles
  • 989.759 kilometers
  • 534.427 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 San Diego?

The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to San Diego International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN)

On average, flying from Durango to San Diego generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 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 San Diego

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

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 San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W