DEN
Denver
United States
1,653 km
1,027 miles
SMD
Fort Wayne
United States
Distance
1,653 km
1,027 mi / 893 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Denver
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN SMD
Airport Name Denver International Airport Smith Field
IATA Code DEN SMD
ICAO Code KDEN KSMD
City Denver Fort Wayne
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/New_York
Elevation 5,434 ft 836 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 41.140000, -85.150000

Denver (DEN) to Fort Wayne (SMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Smith Field (SMD) in Fort Wayne, United States is 1,653 kilometers (1,027 miles / 893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 02:42 in Denver, it's 04:42 in Fort Wayne.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,598 feet between the two airports. Smith 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 Fort Wayne (SMD) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 271° (west). 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 Smith Field (SMD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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