How far is Denver, CO, from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN) is 875 miles / 1408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 43 minutes.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Denver International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Denver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Denver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 601.799 miles
- 968.501 kilometers
- 522.949 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- 601.822 miles
- 968.539 kilometers
- 522.969 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 Phoenix to Denver?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Denver International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Denver?
The time difference between Phoenix and Denver is 1 hour. Denver is 1 hour ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Denver International Airport (DEN)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Denver generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phoenix to Denver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |
| Destination | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
Airlines flying from Phoenix (PHX) to Denver (DEN)
| AirTran Airways |
| American Airlines |
| Frontier Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines |
| United Airlines |