How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (DCA) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1640 miles / 2640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 25 minutes.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1486.844 miles
- 2392.843 kilometers
- 1292.032 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- 1483.227 miles
- 2387.022 kilometers
- 1288.889 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 Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | 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 |