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How far is Durango, CO, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1121 miles / 1804 kilometers / 974 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Durango (DRO) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 36 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1121.016 miles
  • 1804.101 kilometers
  • 974.137 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
  • 1119.632 miles
  • 1801.873 kilometers
  • 972.934 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 New Orleans to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Durango generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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