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How far is Richmond, VA, from Colorado Springs, CO?

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1488 miles / 2395 kilometers / 1293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Richmond (RIC) is 1662 miles / 2674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 21 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Colorado Springs to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1488.342 miles
  • 2395.255 kilometers
  • 1293.334 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
  • 1484.801 miles
  • 2389.556 kilometers
  • 1290.257 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Richmond generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W