Distance from Philadelphia to Denver (United States)

The distance between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Denver, Colorado is 2,540 kilometers (1,579 miles).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Philadelphia is located in the northeastern United States while Denver is situated in the central part of the country, highlighting their distinct geographical positions. The straight-line distance between them is 2,540 kilometers, heading west.

Philadelphia is at only 8 meters above sea level, while Denver is at 1,636 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Philadelphia to Denver spans approximately 2785 km, primarily via I-70 W, passing through states like Ohio, Indiana, and Kansas, offering a cross-country drive through diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Kansas City, St. Louis Arch.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Philadelphia to Denver crosses the Appalachian Mountains and the Great Plains, with landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Denver due to mild temperatures and fewer tourists, while summer offers vibrant city events.

Climate

Denver has a semi-arid climate with more sunshine and less humidity compared to Philadelphia's humid subtropical climate.

Accessibility

Denver offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Philadelphia, ensuring ease of movement for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
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Philadelphia, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9524° N 75.1636° W

Elevation: 8 m (26 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
  • Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE)
  • Wings Field (BBX)
  • South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY)
  • Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove (NXX)
Denver, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Denver

Coordinates: 39.7392° N 104.9847° W

Elevation: 1,636 m (5,367 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BKF)
  • Buckley Air Force Base (BFK)
  • Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC)
  • Centennial Airport (APA)
  • Denver International Airport (DEN)

Other distances from Philadelphia

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Philadelphia to New York City 130 km
From Philadelphia to Los Angeles 3,852 km
From Philadelphia to Chicago 1,072 km
From Philadelphia to Houston 2,158 km
From Philadelphia to Phoenix 3,351 km

Other distances from Denver

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Denver to New York City 2,625 km
From Denver to Los Angeles 1,338 km
From Denver to Chicago 1,479 km
From Denver to Houston 1,413 km
From Denver to Phoenix 943 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Dublin, Ireland Bucharest, Romania 2,544 km
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