DEN
Denver
United States
1,438 km
894 miles
MHR
Sacramento
United States
Distance
1,438 km
894 mi / 776 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
270°
west

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DEN MHR
Airport Name Denver International Airport Sacramento Mather Airport
IATA Code DEN MHR
ICAO Code KDEN KMHR
City Denver Sacramento
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,434 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 38.560000, -121.300000

Denver (DEN) to Sacramento (MHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) in Sacramento, United States is 1,438 kilometers (894 miles / 776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 17:00 in Denver, it's 16:00 in Sacramento.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,336 feet between the two airports. Sacramento Mather 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 Sacramento (MHR) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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