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How far is Roanoke, VA, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Roanoke (ROA) is 1516 miles / 2440 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 53 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

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1348
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1171
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Roanoke

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1347.979 miles
  • 2169.362 kilometers
  • 1171.362 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
  • 1344.791 miles
  • 2164.231 kilometers
  • 1168.591 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 Roanoke?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Roanoke generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Roanoke

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W