DEN to LGA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 2,600 km (1,616 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (LGA to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to New York?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is 2,600 km (1,616 mi, 1,404 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 DEN to LGA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LGA is roughly east of DEN.
How is the DEN to LGA route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-LGA in IATA codes and KDEN-KLGA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), LaGuardia Airport is LGA (KLGA).
| DEN | LGA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | LaGuardia Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KLGA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 21 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #94 |
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.
LGA sits 5,410 ft (1,649 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to LGA
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| F9 | Frontier Airlines | FFT | Frontier Flight | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
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 Denver from New York?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are 2,600 km (1,616 mi, 1,404 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to LGA?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and LGA takes about 3h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LGA from DEN?
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) lies roughly east of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to LGA?
4 airlines appear on the DEN-LGA route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
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