How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers / 749 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1057 miles / 1701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 33 minutes.
Denver International Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Denver to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 861.857 miles
- 1387.024 kilometers
- 748.933 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- 860.687 miles
- 1385.141 kilometers
- 747.916 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 Denver to Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Denver and Los Angeles is 1 hour. Los Angeles is 1 hour behind Denver.
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Denver to Los Angeles generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Denver to Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
| Destination | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
Airlines flying from Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)
| AirTran Airways |
| Alaska Airlines |
| American Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |
| United Airlines |