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

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

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Charlotte (CLT) is 1542 miles / 2481 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 20 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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1333
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2145
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1158
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Charlotte

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colorado Springs to Charlotte. 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 Colorado Springs to Charlotte?

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

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

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Charlotte 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 Colorado Springs to Charlotte

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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