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

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1573 miles / 2531 kilometers / 1367 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Philadelphia (PHL) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1716 miles / 2761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 53 minutes.

Philadelphia International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1573
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Distance from Philadelphia to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1572.714 miles
  • 2531.039 kilometers
  • 1366.651 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
  • 1568.857 miles
  • 2524.830 kilometers
  • 1363.299 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 Philadelphia to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Colorado Springs generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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