How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1550 miles / 2494 kilometers / 1347 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1855 miles / 2986 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 40 minutes.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1549.736 miles
- 2494.059 kilometers
- 1346.684 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- 1546.166 miles
- 2488.312 kilometers
- 1343.581 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 Ottawa to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Colorado Springs generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |