DEN
Denver
United States
1,649 km
1,024 miles
LOU
Louisville
United States
Distance
1,649 km
1,024 mi / 890 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

DEN LOU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Bowman Field
IATA Code DEN LOU
ICAO Code KDEN KLOU
City Denver Louisville
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 5,434 ft 546 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 38.230000, -85.660000

Denver (DEN) to Louisville (LOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Bowman Field (LOU) in Louisville, United States is 1,649 kilometers (1,024 miles / 890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 01:54 in Denver, it's 03:54 in Louisville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,888 feet between the two airports. Bowman Field sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Louisville (LOU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Denver International Airport (DEN) and Bowman Field (LOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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