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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Charlotte, NC?

The distance between Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1333 miles / 2145 kilometers / 1158 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Charlotte (CLT) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1541 miles / 2480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 25 minutes.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1333
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2145
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1158
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Distance from Charlotte to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1333.044 miles
  • 2145.326 kilometers
  • 1158.383 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
  • 1330.136 miles
  • 2140.647 kilometers
  • 1155.857 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 Charlotte to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Charlotte to Colorado Springs generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″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