DEN to SFO Route Guide
Denver, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KDEN (Denver, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 839 NM (1,554 km / 966 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 266° (W). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 2h 17m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
839 NM
1,554 km / 966 mi
Initial Bearing
266° (W)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
2h 17m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
4,017 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
5,431 ft
KDEN
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 839 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying DEN-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. KDEN is a high-elevation airport — brief density altitude on departure.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between DEN and SFO?
839 nautical miles (1,554 km / 966 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Denver to San Francisco?
Approximately 2h 17m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly DEN-SFO?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
266° true (W). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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