How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 917 miles / 1476 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1081 miles / 1739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 10 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 917.078 miles
- 1475.895 kilometers
- 796.919 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- 914.951 miles
- 1472.471 kilometers
- 795.071 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 Chicago to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Colorado Springs generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |