What are the geodetic coordinates of Denver International Airport (DEN)?

Denver International Airport (DEN / ICAO: KDEN) is located at geodetic coordinates 39.8617°N, 104.6730°W in Denver, US. It sits at an airfield elevation of 5,434 ft (1,656 m) MSL with 6 runways (16R/34L (4,877 m), 16L/34R (3,658 m)).

What direct Great Circle routes originate from DEN?

DEN connects to major global flight corridors including Los Angeles (LAX). Calculate exact spherical distances, true bearings, and window seat solar recommendations on Orb Vector.

How do Great Circle routes from DEN compare to flat map lines?

Flights departing DEN follow spherical geodesics (Great Circle arcs), which represent the shortest three-dimensional atmospheric distance over Earth's curved surface rather than constant-compass Rhumb lines. At DEN's latitude, Earth's axial rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,285 km/h.

Denver International Airport (DEN) 3D Flight Route Map, Direct Destinations & Geodetic Profile

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Denver International Airport (DEN) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 39.862°N, 104.673°W • Country: US • Standard Timezone: UTCGMT-7 (Local: 20:44) • Solar Angle: -46.1° Elev, 286° Azim (Night)

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Located on the western Great Plains 40 km northeast of Downtown Denver east of the Rockies. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

ICAO / IATA & ELEVATIONKDEN / DENElevation: 5,434 ft (1,656 m) MSL

PRIMARY RUNWAY COMPLEX6 Runways16R/34L (4,877 m) · 16L/34R (3,658 m)

EARTH ROTATIONAL SPEED1,285 km/hMid-Latitude Temperate Zone (Northern Hemisphere) (1.05 Mach tangential)

HUB REACHABILITY (Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental)47 / 49 Global HubsWithin 14,815 km non-stop range

Direct Outbound Flight Corridors from DEN — Top Direct Routes

DEN → LAX246° True (WSW)

Los Angeles (US)

1,385 km (861 mi)•2h 15m

DEN → LHR41° True (NE)

London (GB)

7,496 km (4,658 mi)•7h 58m

DEN → JFK78° True (ENE)

New York (US)

2,610 km (1,622 mi)•2h 59m

DEN → SFO266° True (W)

San Francisco (US)

1,553 km (965 mi)•2h 30m

DEN → DXB19° True (NNE)

Dubai (AE)

12,485 km (7,758 mi)•13h 30m

DEN → SIN320° True (NW)

Singapore (SG)

14,585 km (9,063 mi)•18h 9m

DEN → HND312° True (NW)

Tokyo (JP)

9,348 km (5,809 mi)•12h 0m

DEN → CDG42° True (NE)

Paris (FR)

7,833 km (4,867 mi)•8h 18m

DEN → ORD75° True (ENE)

Chicago (US)

1,426 km (886 mi)•1h 52m

DEN → YYZ70° True (ENE)

Toronto (CA)

2,111 km (1,312 mi)•2h 31m

Popular Route Vectors & Geodesic Azimuth Telemetry from DEN

Route Corridor	Initial Bearing	Arrival Bearing	Great Circle Distance	Rhumb Divergence	Est. Flight Time
DEN → LAXLos Angeles (Domestic / Regional Shuttle)	246° TRU (WSW)	238° TRU	1,385 km (748 NM)	+1 km (+0.1%)	2h 15m
DEN → LHRLondon (North / South Atlantic Track)	041° TRU (NE)	126° TRU	7,496 km (4,048 NM)	+662 km (+8.8%)	7h 58m
DEN → JFKNew York (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	078° TRU (ENE)	098° TRU	2,610 km (1,409 NM)	+13 km (+0.5%)	2h 59m
DEN → SFOSan Francisco (Continental Trunk Corridor)	266° TRU (W)	255° TRU	1,553 km (839 NM)	+2 km (+0.2%)	2h 30m
DEN → DXBDubai (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	019° TRU (NNE)	164° TRU	12,485 km (6,741 NM)	+2,528 km (+20.3%)	13h 30m
DEN → SINSingapore (Ultra-Long-Haul Geodesic)	320° TRU (NW)	209° TRU	14,585 km (7,875 NM)	+1,364 km (+9.4%)	18h 9m
DEN → HNDTokyo (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	312° TRU (NW)	224° TRU	9,348 km (5,048 NM)	+823 km (+8.8%)	12h 0m
DEN → CDGParis (North / South Atlantic Track)	042° TRU (NE)	129° TRU	7,833 km (4,229 NM)	+714 km (+9.1%)	8h 18m
DEN → ORDChicago (Domestic / Regional Shuttle)	075° TRU (ENE)	086° TRU	1,426 km (770 NM)	+2 km (+0.2%)	1h 52m
DEN → YYZToronto (Continental Trunk Corridor)	070° TRU (ENE)	087° TRU	2,111 km (1,140 NM)	+8 km (+0.4%)	2h 31m

Geography, Airfield Operations & Notable Aviation Facts: DEN

PRIMARY HUB CARRIERSUnited Airlines · Southwest Airlines · Frontier Airlines

EXACT GEODETIC ANTIPODE39.862°S, 075.327°E (Southern Indian Ocean)

FURTHEST MAJOR HUBPerth (PER) — 16,284 km (10,118 mi)

01Covers 135.7 sq km, making it the largest airport by land area in the Americas.
02Runway 16R/34L spans 4,877 m—North America's longest public runway—at 5,434 ft elevation.
03Positioned near the center of the contiguous US for transcontinental hub transfers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Denver International Airport (DEN) located and what are its coordinates?: Denver International Airport (DEN, ICAO: KDEN) is located in Denver, US at geodetic coordinates 39.862°N, 104.673°W (Latitude: 39.8617°, Longitude: -104.6730°). At this latitude (Mid-Latitude Temperate Zone (Northern Hemisphere)), Earth's rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,285 km/h.
What are the runway orientations and airfield elevation at DEN?: Denver International Airport (DEN) sits at an airfield elevation of 5,434 ft (1,656 m) above mean sea level and operates 6 runways, led by 16R/34L (4,877 m), 16L/34R (3,658 m), 07/25 (3,658 m).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to DEN?: Denver International Airport operates on civil timezone UTCGMT-7 (approximate local clock time: 20:44). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of -46.1°, placing the airport in night.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from DEN?: Orb Vector indexes 1 connected flight corridors and 10 popular outbound route vectors radiating from DEN. The longest featured corridor from DEN is DEN → SIN (Singapore), spanning 14,585 km (9,063 mi / 7,875 NM) along an initial bearing of 320° TRU (NW).
What is the exact antipode and furthest global hub from DEN?: The exact geodetic antipode (diametrically opposite point on Earth) to DEN lies at 39.862°S, 075.327°E (Southern Indian Ocean). Among the world's major aviation hubs, the furthest from DEN is Perth International Airport (PER) at a Great Circle distance of 16,284 km (10,118 mi).
What is a Great Circle?: A Great Circle is the intersection of a sphere and a plane that passes through the sphere's center. It represents the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere and defines the shortest path between two points on the surface.
Why do flight paths look curved on 2D maps?: Most 2D maps use the Mercator projection, which distorts size and shape as you move away from the equator. A straight line on a Mercator map (a rhumb line) is actually a longer path than the curved Great Circle route. Pilots fly the Great Circle route to save fuel and time.
How accurate are the distances?: Orb Vector calculates distances using the Haversine formula, which accounts for the Earth's curvature. While the Earth is not a perfect sphere (it's an oblate spheroid), the error margin is negligible for general flight planning and visualization purposes, typically within 0.5%.
Can I measure multi-stop routes?: Yes! You can chain multiple airports together to create a complex itinerary. The tool will calculate the distance for each leg of the journey as well as the total cumulative distance.
How is flight time estimated?: Our flight time estimator uses a standard cruising speed of 900 km/h (approx 485 knots) and adds a 30-minute buffer for takeoff and landing per leg. Crucially, it also accounts for the Jet Stream: eastbound flights are calculated as ~15% faster due to tailwinds, while westbound flights are slower due to headwinds.
What are the "Discover Routes"?: We've curated a selection of extreme and interesting aviation routes, such as the world's longest flight (Singapore to JFK) and the "Island Hopper" across the Pacific. Use the "Discover Routes" menu to instantly visualize these famous trajectories.