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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 73 miles / 117 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 98 miles / 157 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Denver to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 72.857 miles
  • 117.252 kilometers
  • 63.311 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
  • 72.971 miles
  • 117.435 kilometers
  • 63.410 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 Denver to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Denver and Colorado Springs?

There is no time difference between Denver and Colorado Springs.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Denver to Colorado Springs generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″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

Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs (COS)

United Airlines