How far is Durango, CO, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1608 miles / 2588 kilometers / 1398 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Durango (DRO) is 1965 miles / 3162 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 30 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1608.382 miles
- 2588.439 kilometers
- 1397.645 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- 1604.700 miles
- 2582.515 kilometers
- 1394.447 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 Raleigh to Durango?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Durango?
The time difference between Raleigh and Durango is 2 hours. Durango is 2 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Durango generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |