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How far is Durango, CO, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 644 miles / 1036 kilometers / 560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Durango (DRO) is 811 miles / 1305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 40 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Lincoln to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 643.875 miles
  • 1036.216 kilometers
  • 559.512 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
  • 642.714 miles
  • 1034.348 kilometers
  • 558.503 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 Lincoln to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Durango generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′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