How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1464 miles / 2355 kilometers / 1272 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1632 miles / 2627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 17 minutes.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 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 Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs 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 Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| 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 |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Colorado Springs (COS)
| United Airlines |