How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1166 miles / 1877 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1256 miles / 2022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 58 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1166.050 miles
- 1876.576 kilometers
- 1013.270 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- 1163.198 miles
- 1871.986 kilometers
- 1010.792 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 Columbus to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Columbus to Colorado Springs generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |