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

The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1490 miles / 2398 kilometers / 1295 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1622 miles / 2610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 4 minutes.

Harrisburg International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Harrisburg to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1490.071 miles
  • 2398.037 kilometers
  • 1294.837 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
  • 1486.414 miles
  • 2392.152 kilometers
  • 1291.659 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 Harrisburg to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Harrisburg to Colorado Springs generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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