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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 673 miles / 1083 kilometers / 585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 726 miles / 1168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 2 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 673.089 miles
  • 1083.231 kilometers
  • 584.898 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
  • 671.452 miles
  • 1080.597 kilometers
  • 583.476 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 Columbia to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Columbia to Colorado Springs generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W
Destination 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