How far is Aspen, CO, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Aspen (ASE) is 1189 miles / 1914 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 39 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Aspen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Aspen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1020.040 miles
- 1641.595 kilometers
- 886.390 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- 1017.580 miles
- 1637.636 kilometers
- 884.253 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 Chicago to Aspen?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Aspen?
The time difference between Chicago and Aspen is 1 hour. Aspen is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
On average, flying from Chicago to Aspen generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Aspen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | Aspen–Pitkin County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aspen, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ASE |
| ICAO Code: | KASE |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′23″N, 106°52′8″W |