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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 833 miles / 1341 kilometers / 724 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1109 miles / 1785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 30 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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833
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1341
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724
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Distance from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 833.477 miles
  • 1341.351 kilometers
  • 724.271 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
  • 832.154 miles
  • 1339.222 kilometers
  • 723.122 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 Los Angeles to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Colorado Springs (COS)

United Airlines