DEN to MEM: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 1,401 km (871 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MEM to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Memphis?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 1,401 km (871 mi, 757 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 MEM?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MEM is roughly east of DEN.
How is the DEN to MEM route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-MEM in IATA codes and KDEN-KMEM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Memphis International Airport is MEM (KMEM).
| DEN | MEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Memphis International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KMEM |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 341 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #284 |
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.
MEM sits 5,090 ft (1,551 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to MEM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 | Frontier Airlines | FFT | Frontier Flight | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: DL, 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 Denver from Memphis?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are 1,401 km (871 mi, 757 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to MEM?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and MEM takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MEM from DEN?
Memphis International Airport (MEM) lies roughly east of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to MEM?
1 airline appear on the DEN-MEM route in the open dataset, including Frontier Airlines.
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