How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 964 miles / 1551 kilometers / 837 nautical miles.
The driving distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1338 miles / 2154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 22 minutes.
San Francisco International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 963.764 miles
- 1551.027 kilometers
- 837.488 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- 961.482 miles
- 1547.355 kilometers
- 835.505 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 San Francisco to Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Colorado Springs generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from San Francisco to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″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 |
Airlines flying from San Francisco (SFO) to Colorado Springs (COS)
| United Airlines |