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

The distance between Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1020 miles / 1642 kilometers / 886 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aspen (ASE) to Chicago (MDW) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 41 minutes.

Aspen–Pitkin County Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Aspen to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Aspen to Chicago. 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 Aspen to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Aspen–Pitkin County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Aspen to Chicago 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 Aspen to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W