How far is Durango, CO, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 812 miles / 1307 kilometers / 705 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Durango (DRO) is 1002 miles / 1612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 8 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 811.868 miles
- 1306.576 kilometers
- 705.494 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- 810.323 miles
- 1304.089 kilometers
- 704.152 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 Des Moines to Durango?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Durango?
The time difference between Des Moines and Durango is 1 hour. Durango is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Durango generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 300 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | 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 |