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How far is Aspen, CO, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 1013 miles / 1630 kilometers / 880 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Aspen (ASE) is 1189 miles / 1913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 34 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 1013.140 miles
  • 1630.490 kilometers
  • 880.394 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
  • 1010.711 miles
  • 1626.581 kilometers
  • 878.284 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 O'Hare International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 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 334 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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