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How far is Durango, CO, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1004 miles / 1615 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Durango (DRO) is 1226 miles / 1973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 53 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.804 miles
  • 1615.466 kilometers
  • 872.282 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
  • 1001.610 miles
  • 1611.935 kilometers
  • 870.375 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 Memphis to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Memphis to Durango generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Memphis to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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