DEN
Denver
United States
1,376 km
855 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
1,376 km
855 mi / 743 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DEN VNY
Airport Name Denver International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code DEN VNY
ICAO Code KDEN KVNY
City Denver Van Nuys
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Denver America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5,434 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 34.210000, -118.490000

Denver (DEN) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 1,376 kilometers (855 miles / 743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 00:23 in Denver, it's 23:23 in Van Nuys.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,632 feet between the two airports. Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys (VNY) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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