Denver (DEN) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 862
miles
1,387
kilometers
749
nautical miles

🕐 2h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (139°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
862 1,379
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
862 1,379
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
862 1,293
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
862 1,293
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
862 1,724
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
862 1,293
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Denver and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The DEN to IAH route connects Denver, United States with Houston, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 862 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a SE bearing of 139° from Denver. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) serves Denver, United States.

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Denver International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 862 miles (1,387 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEN to IAH typically take around 2h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 862 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.