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

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1436 miles / 2311 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1623 miles / 2612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 59 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1436.128 miles
  • 2311.225 kilometers
  • 1247.962 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
  • 1432.877 miles
  • 2305.993 kilometers
  • 1245.136 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Raleigh generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W