How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers / 995 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1333 miles / 2146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 43 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1145.358 miles
- 1843.275 kilometers
- 995.289 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- 1142.650 miles
- 1838.916 kilometers
- 992.935 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 Detroit to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Detroit to Colorado Springs generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | 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 |