How far is Washington D.C. from Colorado Springs, CO?
The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 1464 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Washington D.C. (IAD) is 1630 miles / 2624 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 13 minutes.
Colorado Springs Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colorado Springs to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1463.613 miles
- 2355.457 kilometers
- 1271.845 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- 1460.049 miles
- 2349.721 kilometers
- 1268.748 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 Colorado Springs to Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colorado Springs and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Washington D.C. generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colorado Springs to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Airlines flying from Colorado Springs (COS) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| United Airlines |