Distance from Phoenix to Denver (United States)

The distance between Phoenix, Arizona and Denver, Colorado is 943 kilometers (586 miles).

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States

Phoenix is located in the southwestern 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 943 kilometers, heading northeast.

Phoenix is at 366 meters above sea level, while Denver is at 1,636 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Phoenix to Denver spans approximately 1330 km, primarily via I-17 N and I-25 N, passing through Flagstaff and Albuquerque, traversing diverse landscapes and regions.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Petrified Forest National Park, Albuquerque, Garden of the Gods.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Phoenix to Denver crosses deserts and mountains, with notable landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Rocky Mountains along the way.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel from Phoenix to Denver due to mild temperatures and fewer tourists, making it a pleasant journey.

Climate

Denver experiences cooler temperatures and more seasonal variation compared to the warmer, more consistent climate of Phoenix.

Accessibility

Denver offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, providing more options compared to Phoenix's car-centric infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 16-18 hours
Car 12-14 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Phoenix, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates: 33.4484° N 112.074° W

Elevation: 366 m (1,201 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
  • Scottsdale Airport (SCF)
  • Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT)
  • Phoenix Goodyear Airport (GYR)
  • Luke Air Force Base (LUF)
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 Phoenix

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Phoenix to New York City 3,451 km
From Phoenix to Los Angeles 575 km
From Phoenix to Chicago 2,338 km
From Phoenix to Houston 1,635 km
From Phoenix to Philadelphia 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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