DEN to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 2,500 km (1,554 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 2,500 km (1,554 mi, 1,350 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 PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly east of DEN.
How is the DEN to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-PHL in IATA codes and KDEN-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| DEN | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KPHL |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #33 |
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.
PHL sits 5,395 ft (1,644 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to PHL
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 |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Philadelphia?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 2,500 km (1,554 mi, 1,350 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and PHL takes about 3h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from DEN?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly east of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to PHL?
4 airlines appear on the DEN-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways.
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