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How far is Aspen, CO, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 730 miles / 1175 kilometers / 635 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Aspen (ASE) is 960 miles / 1545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 0 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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730
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Distance from San Diego to Aspen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 730.411 miles
  • 1175.482 kilometers
  • 634.710 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
  • 729.960 miles
  • 1174.756 kilometers
  • 634.318 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 San Diego to Aspen?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

On average, flying from San Diego to Aspen generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 282 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Aspen

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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