CMH to DEN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is 1,853 km (1,151 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 50m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (DEN to CMH).
How far is it from Columbus to Denver?
The great-circle distance between John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Denver International Airport (DEN) is 1,853 km (1,151 mi, 1,000 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CMH to DEN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DEN is roughly west of CMH.
How is the CMH to DEN route written in code?
The pair is written CMH-DEN in IATA codes and KCMH-KDEN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is CMH (KCMH), Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN).
| CMH | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport | Denver International Airport |
| ICAO code | KCMH | KDEN |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 815 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rank by connections | #253 | #15 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DEN sits 4,616 ft (1,407 m) higher than CMH, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CMH to DEN
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Columbus from Denver?
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are 1,853 km (1,151 mi, 1,000 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CMH to DEN?
A typical nonstop flight between CMH and DEN takes about 2h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DEN from CMH?
Denver International Airport (DEN) lies roughly west of John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).
Which airlines fly CMH to DEN?
1 airline appear on the CMH-DEN route in the open dataset, including Southwest Airlines.
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