Flight distance between ORD and DEN

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The direct flight distance between ORD (Chicago) (ORD) and DEN (Denver) (DEN) is approximately 1,426 kilometers (886 miles). An average commercial jet flying non-stop at a cruising speed of 900 km/h requires about 2h 5min of total flight time, including 30 minutes for taxiing, takeoff, and landing procedures. Travelers flying this route will cross time zones, experiencing an official time difference of -1h between the departure and arrival locations. Estimated carbon emissions for an economy class passenger on this route are roughly 164 kg of CO2. Use our interactive flight range map and route calculator to plan connections, compare airlines, and analyze flight paths between ORD and DEN.