How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from San Diego, CA?
The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 816 miles / 1313 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1155 miles / 1859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 23 minutes.
San Diego International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from San Diego to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 815.987 miles
- 1313.203 kilometers
- 709.073 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- 815.094 miles
- 1311.767 kilometers
- 708.298 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 San Diego to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from San Diego to Colorado Springs generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | San Diego International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Diego, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAN |
| ICAO Code: | KSAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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 |