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How far is Aspen, CO, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 793 miles / 1276 kilometers / 689 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Aspen (ASE) is 1056 miles / 1700 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 48 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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Distance from Sacramento to Aspen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 792.860 miles
  • 1275.984 kilometers
  • 688.976 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
  • 790.932 miles
  • 1272.881 kilometers
  • 687.301 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 Sacramento to Aspen?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Aspen generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Aspen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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