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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1438 miles / 2315 kilometers / 1250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1634 miles / 2629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 8 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1438
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2315
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1250
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Distance from Rochester to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1438.175 miles
  • 2314.519 kilometers
  • 1249.740 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
  • 1434.738 miles
  • 2308.987 kilometers
  • 1246.753 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 Rochester to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Rochester to Colorado Springs generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 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 Rochester to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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