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How far is Palm Springs, CA, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Palm Springs (Palm Springs International Airport) is 742 miles / 1194 kilometers / 645 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Palm Springs (PSP) is 1081 miles / 1739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 47 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Palm Springs International Airport

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742
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1194
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Palm Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 741.918 miles
  • 1194.001 kilometers
  • 644.709 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
  • 740.912 miles
  • 1192.382 kilometers
  • 643.835 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 Palm Springs?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Palm Springs International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Palm Springs generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 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 Palm Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).

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 Palm Springs International Airport
City: Palm Springs, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSP
ICAO Code: KPSP
Coordinates: 33°49′46″N, 116°30′25″W