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How far is Durango, CO, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1669 miles / 2686 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Durango (DRO) is 1968 miles / 3167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 51 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Richmond to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1668.837 miles
  • 2685.733 kilometers
  • 1450.180 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
  • 1664.921 miles
  • 2679.431 kilometers
  • 1446.777 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 Richmond to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Richmond to Durango generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Durango

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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