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How far is Yakima, WA, from Denver, CO?

The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 923 miles / 1485 kilometers / 802 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Denver (DEN) to Yakima (YKM) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 8 minutes.

Denver International Airport – Yakima Air Terminal

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923
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1485
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802
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Distance from Denver to Yakima

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Yakima. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 922.961 miles
  • 1485.362 kilometers
  • 802.031 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
  • 921.314 miles
  • 1482.711 kilometers
  • 800.600 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 Yakima?

The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)

On average, flying from Denver to Yakima generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 320 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 Yakima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).

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 Yakima Air Terminal
City: Yakima, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YKM
ICAO Code: KYKM
Coordinates: 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W