Distance from Philadelphia to Denver

2,539 km · 1,578 miles as the crow flies, about 3 h 40 min by air.

Air route

40.0000°, -75.1700° · America/New York

39.7392°, -104.9840° · America/Denver

Flight distance (great circle)
2,539km
Est. flight time
3 h 40 min
Initial bearing
279°W
Time difference
−2 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 2,533 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Philadelphia to Denver at a glance

Straight-line distance2,539 km / 1,578 mi / 1,371 nmi
Estimated flight time3 h 40 min
Initial bearing279° (W)
Halfway point40.837°, -90.106°
Philadelphia coordinates40°, -75.17°
Denver coordinates39.7392°, -104.984°

Time difference: Philadelphia and Denver. Local time: Philadelphia · Denver. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Denver.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Philadelphia from Denver?

2,539 km (1,578 miles, 1,371 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 Philadelphia to Denver?

About 3 h 40 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 Denver from Philadelphia?

The great-circle route leaves Philadelphia on an initial bearing of 279° (W). The halfway point is near 40.84°, -90.11°.