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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 943 miles / 1518 kilometers / 819 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 1356 miles / 2182 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 40 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 943.013 miles
  • 1517.633 kilometers
  • 819.456 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
  • 940.803 miles
  • 1514.076 kilometers
  • 817.536 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 Jose to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Colorado Springs generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Jose to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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