DEN to ORD: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1,426 km (886 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 15m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1,426 km (886 mi, 770 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 ORD?
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. ORD is roughly east of DEN.
How is the DEN to ORD route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-ORD in IATA codes and KDEN-KORD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Chicago O'Hare International Airport is ORD (KORD).
| DEN | ORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KORD |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 680 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #2 |
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.
ORD sits 4,751 ft (1,448 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to ORD
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| NK | Spirit Airlines | NKS | Spirit Wings | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Chicago?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 1,426 km (886 mi, 770 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to ORD?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and ORD takes about 2h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ORD from DEN?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly east of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to ORD?
4 airlines appear on the DEN-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines.
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