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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers / 1423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1811 miles / 2915 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 23 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from New York to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1637.929 miles
  • 2635.991 kilometers
  • 1423.322 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
  • 1633.900 miles
  • 2629.507 kilometers
  • 1419.820 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 New York to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from New York to Colorado Springs generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′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