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How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Phoenix (PHX) is 876 miles / 1410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 43 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Distance from Denver to Phoenix

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Phoenix. 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 Denver to Phoenix?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Denver and Phoenix?

There is no time difference between Denver and Phoenix.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

On average, flying from Denver to Phoenix 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 Denver to Phoenix

See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Airport information

Origin Denver International Airport
City: Denver, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DEN
ICAO Code: KDEN
Coordinates: 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W
Destination Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W