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How far is Chicago, IL, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Chicago (ORD) is 1079 miles / 1736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 7 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 911.101 miles
  • 1466.275 kilometers
  • 791.725 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
  • 909.008 miles
  • 1462.907 kilometers
  • 789.907 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Chicago generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 318 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 Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W

Airlines flying from Colorado Springs (COS) to Chicago (ORD)

United Airlines