How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1080 miles / 1738 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 4 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare 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)- 911.101 miles
- 1466.275 kilometers
- 791.725 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- 909.008 miles
- 1462.907 kilometers
- 789.907 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 O'Hare International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Chicago to Colorado Springs generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |
Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs (COS)
| United Airlines |