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How far is Durango, CO, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1108 miles / 1783 kilometers / 963 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Durango (DRO) is 1325 miles / 2133 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 4 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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1108
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1783
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963
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Distance from Chicago to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1107.981 miles
  • 1783.123 kilometers
  • 962.809 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
  • 1105.641 miles
  • 1779.357 kilometers
  • 960.776 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 Chicago to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 2 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Chicago to Durango generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 346 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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