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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Fort Nelson?

The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1596 miles / 2568 kilometers / 1386 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1975 miles / 3179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 48 minutes.

Fort Nelson Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1596
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1595.550 miles
  • 2567.788 kilometers
  • 1386.495 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
  • 1594.272 miles
  • 2565.733 kilometers
  • 1385.385 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 Fort Nelson to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Colorado Springs generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Nelson to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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