How far is Denver, CO, from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Denver (Denver International Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Portland (PDX) to Denver (DEN) is 1244 miles / 2002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 27 minutes.
Portland International Airport – Denver International Airport
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Distance from Portland to Denver
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Denver. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 991.394 miles
- 1595.493 kilometers
- 861.497 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- 989.333 miles
- 1592.177 kilometers
- 859.707 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 Portland to Denver?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Denver International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Denver?
The time difference between Portland and Denver is 1 hour. Denver is 1 hour ahead of Portland.
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Denver International Airport (DEN)
On average, flying from Portland to Denver generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Denver
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Denver International Airport (DEN).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′52″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 Portland (PDX) to Denver (DEN)
| AirTran Airways |
| Frontier Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines |
| United Airlines |