Distance from Denver to Washington, D.C.

2,404 km · 1,494 miles as the crow flies, about 3 h 30 min by air.

Air route

39.7392°, -104.9840° · America/Denver

38.8995°, -77.0094° · America/New York

Flight distance (great circle)
2,404km
Est. flight time
3 h 30 min
Initial bearing
83°E
Time difference
+2 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 2,399 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Denver to Washington, D.C. at a glance

Straight-line distance2,404 km / 1,494 mi / 1,298 nmi
Estimated flight time3 h 30 min
Initial bearing83° (E)
Halfway point40.167°, -90.911°
Denver coordinates39.7392°, -104.984°
Washington, D.C. coordinates38.8995°, -77.0094°

Time difference: Denver and Washington, D.C.. Local time: Denver · Washington, D.C.. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Washington, D.C..

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Denver from Washington, D.C.?

2,404 km (1,494 miles, 1,298 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Denver to Washington, D.C.?

About 3 h 30 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Washington, D.C. from Denver?

The great-circle route leaves Denver on an initial bearing of 83° (E). The halfway point is near 40.17°, -90.91°.