Distance from Colorado Springs to Washington (United States)

The distance between Colorado Springs, Colorado and Washington, District of Columbia is 2,402 kilometers (1,493 miles).

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Colorado Springs is located in the central United States while Washington, D.C. is situated on the eastern coast, highlighting their geographical separation. The straight-line distance between them is 2,402 kilometers, heading east.

Colorado Springs is situated at an altitude of 1,838 meters above sea level, while Washington is at only 6 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Colorado Springs to Washington, D.C. covers major highways like I-70 and I-76, passing through states such as Kansas, Missouri, and Pennsylvania, offering a cross-country experience.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Kansas City, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh.

Travel information

Summary

The journey traverses the Great Plains, the Midwest, and the Appalachian Mountains, with landmarks like the Gateway Arch and the National Mall.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel due to moderate tourism and pleasant weather in Washington, D.C., avoiding summer crowds.

Climate

Washington, D.C. generally experiences more humidity and warmer summers compared to the drier and cooler climate of Colorado Springs.

Accessibility

Washington, D.C. offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Colorado Springs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
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Colorado Springs, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 38.8339° N 104.8214° W

Elevation: 1,838 m (6,030 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS)
  • Butts Army Air Field (FCS)
  • Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
Washington, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 38.8951° N 77.0364° W

Elevation: 6 m (20 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Joint Base Andrews (ADW)
  • Davison Army Air Field (DAA)
  • Tipton Airport (FME)
  • Montgomery County Airpark (GAI)

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From Washington to New York City 329 km
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From Washington to Chicago 958 km
From Washington to Houston 1,962 km
From Washington to Phoenix 3,189 km

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Kyiv, Ukraine Swansea, United Kingdom 2,399 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Oklahoma City, United States 2,405 km
Austin, United States Oakland, United States 2,406 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Charlotte, United States 2,406 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic New Orleans, United States 2,406 km
Puebla, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico 2,397 km

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