How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1488 miles / 2395 kilometers / 1293 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1663 miles / 2676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 23 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1488.342 miles
- 2395.255 kilometers
- 1293.334 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- 1484.801 miles
- 2389.556 kilometers
- 1290.257 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 Richmond to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Colorado Springs generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |