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How far is Aspen, CO, from Richmond, VA?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 1602 miles / 2578 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Aspen (ASE) is 1870 miles / 3010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 11 minutes.

Richmond International Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport

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1602
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2578
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1392
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Distance from Richmond to Aspen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.950 miles
  • 2578.088 kilometers
  • 1392.056 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
  • 1598.132 miles
  • 2571.944 kilometers
  • 1388.739 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 Richmond to Aspen?

The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)

On average, flying from Richmond to Aspen generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Aspen

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

Airport information

Origin Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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