DEN to PIT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 2,071 km (1,287 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (PIT to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Pittsburgh?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is 2,071 km (1,287 mi, 1,118 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 PIT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PIT is roughly east of DEN.
How is the DEN to PIT route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-PIT in IATA codes and KDEN-KPIT in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Pittsburgh International Airport is PIT (KPIT).
| DEN | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Pittsburgh International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | KPIT |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 1,203 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #227 |
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.
PIT sits 4,228 ft (1,289 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to PIT
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pittsburgh?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are 2,071 km (1,287 mi, 1,118 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to PIT?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and PIT takes about 3h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PIT from DEN?
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) lies roughly east of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to PIT?
2 airlines appear on the DEN-PIT route in the open dataset, including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
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