DEN
Denver
United States
1,401 km
871 miles
MEM
Memphis
United States
Distance
1,401 km
871 mi / 756 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DEN MEM
Airport Name Denver International Airport Memphis International Airport
IATA Code DEN MEM
ICAO Code KDEN KMEM
City Denver Memphis
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,434 ft 341 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 35.040000, -89.980000

Denver (DEN) to Memphis (MEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Memphis International Airport (MEM) in Memphis, United States is 1,401 kilometers (871 miles / 756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 01:40 in Denver, it's 02:40 in Memphis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,093 feet between the two airports. Memphis International 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 Memphis (MEM) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). 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 Memphis International Airport (MEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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