Denver (DEN) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,615
miles
2,600
kilometers
1,404
nautical miles

🕐 3h 35m
Flight Time
🧭 E (78°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,615 2,584
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,615 2,584
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,615 2,423
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,615 2,423
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,615 3,230
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,615 2,423
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 New York 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 LGA route connects Denver, United States with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,615 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 E bearing of 78° from Denver. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DEN

Denver International Airport

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

🛬 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Denver International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 1,615 miles (2,600 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DEN to LGA typically take around 3h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,615 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.