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How far is Aspen, CO, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 788 miles / 1268 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Aspen (ASE) is 933 miles / 1502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 50 minutes.

Columbia Regional Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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Distance from Columbia to Aspen

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Aspen. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 787.943 miles
  • 1268.072 kilometers
  • 684.704 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
  • 786.022 miles
  • 1264.979 kilometers
  • 683.034 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 Columbia to Aspen?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

On average, flying from Columbia to Aspen generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Aspen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Regional Airport
City: Columbia, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COU
ICAO Code: KCOU
Coordinates: 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W
Destination Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
City: Aspen, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ASE
ICAO Code: KASE
Coordinates: 39°13′23″N, 106°52′8″W