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How far is Aspen, CO, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 737 miles / 1186 kilometers / 640 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Aspen (ASE) is 914 miles / 1471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 7 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Aspen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 736.935 miles
  • 1185.982 kilometers
  • 640.379 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
  • 736.017 miles
  • 1184.505 kilometers
  • 639.581 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 Los Angeles to Aspen?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Aspen generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Aspen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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

Airlines flying from Los Angeles (LAX) to Aspen (ASE)

United Airlines