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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 1027 miles / 1653 kilometers / 893 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Louisville (SDF) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1099 miles / 1769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 0 minutes.

Louisville International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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1027
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1653
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893
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Distance from Louisville to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1027.197 miles
  • 1653.114 kilometers
  • 892.610 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
  • 1024.726 miles
  • 1649.136 kilometers
  • 890.462 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 Louisville to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Louisville to Colorado Springs generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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