How far is Durango, CO, from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 639 miles / 1029 kilometers / 556 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Durango (DRO) is 837 miles / 1347 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 10 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 639.295 miles
- 1028.845 kilometers
- 555.532 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- 638.199 miles
- 1027.082 kilometers
- 554.580 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 Los Angeles to Durango?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Durango?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Durango generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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 |