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

The distance between Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 911 miles / 1466 kilometers / 792 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Colorado Springs (COS) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1250 miles / 2011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 34 minutes.

Colorado Springs Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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911
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1466
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792
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Distance from Colorado Springs to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 911.055 miles
  • 1466.201 kilometers
  • 791.685 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
  • 908.843 miles
  • 1462.640 kilometers
  • 789.763 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Colorado Springs Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Colorado Springs to Sacramento 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 Sacramento

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

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W