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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Scottsbluff, NE?

The distance between Scottsbluff (Western Nebraska Regional Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 220 miles / 353 kilometers / 191 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Scottsbluff (BFF) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 281 miles / 452 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 15 minutes.

Western Nebraska Regional Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Scottsbluff to Colorado Springs

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Scottsbluff to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 219.585 miles
  • 353.388 kilometers
  • 190.814 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
  • 219.829 miles
  • 353.780 kilometers
  • 191.026 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 Scottsbluff to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Western Nebraska Regional Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 54 minutes.

What is the time difference between Scottsbluff and Colorado Springs?

There is no time difference between Scottsbluff and Colorado Springs.

Flight carbon footprint between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Scottsbluff to Colorado Springs generates about 57 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 57 kilograms equals 126 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Scottsbluff to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Western Nebraska Regional Airport
City: Scottsbluff, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFF
ICAO Code: KBFF
Coordinates: 41°52′26″N, 103°35′45″W
Destination Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W