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

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1384 miles / 2227 kilometers / 1203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1573 miles / 2532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 58 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1384
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2227
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1203
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Distance from Buffalo to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1383.952 miles
  • 2227.255 kilometers
  • 1202.622 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
  • 1380.651 miles
  • 2221.942 kilometers
  • 1199.753 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 Buffalo to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Colorado Springs generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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