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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Lancaster, PA?

The distance between Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1515 miles / 2438 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lancaster (LNS) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1648 miles / 2652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 33 minutes.

Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Lancaster to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1515.175 miles
  • 2438.438 kilometers
  • 1316.651 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
  • 1511.456 miles
  • 2432.453 kilometers
  • 1313.419 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 Lancaster to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Lancaster to Colorado Springs generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″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