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How far is Durango, CO, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers / 798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Durango (DRO) is 1267 miles / 2039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 21 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 918.417 miles
  • 1478.049 kilometers
  • 798.083 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
  • 918.194 miles
  • 1477.690 kilometers
  • 797.889 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 Grand Forks to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Durango generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W
Destination 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