How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1436 miles / 2311 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1622 miles / 2611 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 0 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1436.128 miles
- 2311.225 kilometers
- 1247.962 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- 1432.877 miles
- 2305.993 kilometers
- 1245.136 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 Raleigh to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Colorado Springs generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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 |