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How far is Aspen, CO, from Wales, AK?

The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 2986 miles / 4806 kilometers / 2595 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Aspen (ASE) is 4109 miles / 6612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 35 minutes.

Wales Airport (Alaska) – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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Distance from Wales to Aspen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2986.154 miles
  • 4805.749 kilometers
  • 2594.897 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
  • 2979.558 miles
  • 4795.134 kilometers
  • 2589.165 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 Wales to Aspen?

The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

On average, flying from Wales to Aspen generates about 333 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 333 kilograms equals 733 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Aspen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

Airport information

Origin Wales Airport (Alaska)
City: Wales, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WAA
ICAO Code: PAIW
Coordinates: 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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