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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 987 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1059 miles / 1705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 13 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.380 miles
  • 1589.033 kilometers
  • 858.009 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
  • 984.969 miles
  • 1585.154 kilometers
  • 855.915 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 Indianapolis to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Colorado Springs generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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