COS
Colorado Springs
United States
1,164 km
723 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
1,164 km
723 mi / 629 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

COS MSP
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code COS MSP
ICAO Code KCOS KMSP
City Colorado Springs Minneapolis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 6,187 ft 842 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 44.880000, -93.220000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Minneapolis (MSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 1,164 kilometers (723 miles / 629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 03:48 in Colorado Springs, it's 04:48 in Minneapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,345 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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