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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Springfield, IL?

The distance between Springfield (Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 807 miles / 1299 kilometers / 701 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Springfield (SPI) to Colorado Springs (COS) is 898 miles / 1445 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 23 minutes.

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Springfield to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 807.160 miles
  • 1298.998 kilometers
  • 701.403 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
  • 805.199 miles
  • 1295.843 kilometers
  • 699.699 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 Springfield to Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 2 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Springfield to Colorado Springs generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

Airport information

Origin Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
City: Springfield, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPI
ICAO Code: KSPI
Coordinates: 39°50′38″N, 89°40′40″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