San Francisco to Denver flight distance & time (SFO-DEN)

How far is San Francisco from Denver by plane? The great circle distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is 1,556 km / 840 nm, about 2h 0m flight time, with an initial heading of 75° (ENE).

FromSan Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, US
ToDenver International Airport (DEN), Denver, US
Distance1,556 km · 840 nm · 967 mi
Initial heading75° (ENE)

Airlines on this route

Aircraft with enough range to fly SFO to DEN nonstop

TypeRange
Canadair CL-41 (CT-114) Tutor 844 nm / 1,563 km
Aero L-159 848 nm / 1,570 km
Dornier Do 24 850 nm / 1,574 km
Grumman F3F 850 nm / 1,574 km
SIAI-Marchetti SF.600 853 nm / 1,580 km
Beech / Beechcraft 50 Twin Bonanza 864 nm / 1,600 km
General Dynamics / Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon 864 nm / 1,600 km
Aero Ae-45 / Ae-145 864 nm / 1,600 km
General Dynamics / Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon 864 nm / 1,600 km
Saab Saab-39 - JAS 39 Gripen 864 nm / 1,600 km
Supermarine Stranraer 869 nm / 1,609 km
Britten-Norman BN-2A Mk III Trislander 869 nm / 1,609 km
Chance-Vought F-8 Crusader 869 nm / 1,609 km
Douglas DC-2 869 nm / 1,609 km
Ruschmeyer R90-230RG 869 nm / 1,609 km
Chance-Vought F-8 Crusader 869 nm / 1,609 km
North American B-45 Tornado 870 nm / 1,611 km
Hawker-Beechcraft (Raytheon) / Mitsubishi Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400 / MU-300 Diamond 876 nm / 1,622 km
Hawker-Beechcraft (Raytheon) / Mitsubishi Hawker 400XP / Beechjet 400 / MU-300 Diamond 876 nm / 1,622 km
Bell / Boeing V-22 Osprey 879 nm / 1,628 km

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Frequently asked questions

How far is San Francisco from Denver?
The great circle distance between San Francisco and Denver is 1,556 km (840 nm / 967 mi).
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Denver?
A direct flight from SFO to DEN takes about 2h 0m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Denver?
Yes - 7 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.