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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Kansas City, MO?

The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 538 miles / 866 kilometers / 467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 41 minutes.

Kansas City International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Kansas City to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 537.981 miles
  • 865.797 kilometers
  • 467.493 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
  • 536.674 miles
  • 863.693 kilometers
  • 466.357 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 Kansas City to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Kansas City to Colorado Springs generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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