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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Lexington, KY?

The distance between Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1090 miles / 1753 kilometers / 947 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lexington (LEX) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1164 miles / 1873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 11 minutes.

Lexington Blue Grass Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Lexington to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1089.515 miles
  • 1753.405 kilometers
  • 946.763 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
  • 1086.901 miles
  • 1749.197 kilometers
  • 944.491 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 Lexington to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Lexington to Colorado Springs generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″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