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

The distance between Knoxville (Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 1323 miles / 2129 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Durango (DRO) is 1610 miles / 2591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 51 minutes.

Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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1323
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2129
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1149
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Distance from Knoxville to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.789 miles
  • 2128.822 kilometers
  • 1149.472 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
  • 1319.774 miles
  • 2123.971 kilometers
  • 1146.853 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 Knoxville to Durango?

The estimated flight time from Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Knoxville to Durango generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Knoxville to Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

Airport information

Origin Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport
City: Knoxville, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TYS
ICAO Code: KTYS
Coordinates: 35°48′39″N, 83°59′38″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