Distance between Washington D.C. (DCA) and Colorado Springs, CO (COS)
Distance from Washington D.C. to Colorado Springs (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Colorado Springs Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.
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How far is Colorado Springs from Washington D.C.?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Washington D.C. and Colorado Springs. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1486.844 miles
- 2392.843 kilometers
- 1292.032 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1483.227 miles
- 2387.022 kilometers
- 1288.889 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is 3 hours 18 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Washington D.C. and Colorado Springs is 2 hours. Colorado Springs is 2 hours behind Washington D.C..
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 182 kg (401 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| B | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |
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