How far is Vernal, UT, from Durango, CO?
The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 246 miles / 396 kilometers / 214 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Vernal (VEL) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 0 minutes.
Durango–La Plata County Airport – Vernal Regional Airport
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Distance from Durango to Vernal
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Vernal. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 245.890 miles
- 395.721 kilometers
- 213.672 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- 246.147 miles
- 396.136 kilometers
- 213.896 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 Vernal?
The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durango and Vernal?
Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
On average, flying from Durango to Vernal generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 135 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 Vernal
See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL).
Airport information
| Origin | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |
| Destination | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W |