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How far is Aspen, CO, from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 1574 miles / 2534 kilometers / 1368 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Aspen (ASE) is 1840 miles / 2961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 5 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Aspen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1574.467 miles
  • 2533.859 kilometers
  • 1368.175 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
  • 1570.615 miles
  • 2527.660 kilometers
  • 1364.827 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 Washington D.C. to Aspen?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Aspen generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Aspen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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