DEN
Denver
United States
1,355 km
842 miles
LYU
Ely
United States
Distance
1,355 km
842 mi / 732 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Denver
Heading
45°
northeast

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DEN LYU
Airport Name Denver International Airport Ely Municipal Airport
IATA Code DEN LYU
ICAO Code KDEN KELO
City Denver Ely
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Chicago
Elevation 5,434 ft 1,456 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 47.820000, -91.830000

Denver (DEN) to Ely (LYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) in Ely, United States is 1,355 kilometers (842 miles / 732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Denver, it's 05:59 in Ely.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,978 feet between the two airports. Ely Municipal Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ely (LYU) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). 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 Ely Municipal Airport (LYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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