Airport Comparison
| DEN | MCE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Denver International Airport | Merced Yosemite Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | DEN | MCE |
| ICAO Code | KDEN | KMCE |
| City | Denver | Merced |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Denver | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 5,434 ft | 155 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.860000, -104.670000 | 37.300000, -120.500000 |
Denver (DEN) to Merced (MCE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States is 1,403 kilometers (872 miles / 758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 263°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 03:01 in Denver, it's 02:01 in Merced.
There is a significant elevation difference of 5,279 feet between the two airports. Merced Yosemite Regional Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Merced (MCE) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.