Distance from Denver to Fort Lauderdale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 1712 miles or 2754 kilometers or 1487 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Fort Lauderdale is 2036 miles (3278 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 324 miles or 524 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Fort Lauderdale, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Fort Lauderdale is 1712 miles or 2754 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Fort Lauderdale, is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Fort Lauderdale?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 3 hours 56 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Fort Lauderdale Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Denver, CO and Fort Lauderdale, FL
This map shows the distance from Denver, CO, Usa to Fort Lauderdale, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Denver, Colorado to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Fort Lauderdale, FL

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 2036 miles or 3278 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 2036 miles or 3278 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is approximately 2036 miles (3278 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 36 to 37 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Fort Lauderdale, FL

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The total driving time is 36 hours, 40 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Fort Lauderdale take?
Denver and Fort Lauderdale are 36 hours 40 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Denver and Fort Lauderdale

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 2 Hours.
Fort Lauderdale time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Fort Lauderdale
2025-12-23, 02:05:50 MST2025-12-23, 04:05:50 EST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Denver, CO and Fort Lauderdale, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2036 mi 3278 km 1768.06 nmi
Straight line distance 1712 mi 2754 km 1487 nmi
Difference 324 mi 524 km 281 nmi

Denver Details

Denver is located in Colorado, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 44' 20.9'' Longitude: W 104° 59' 4.9''
Latitude39.73915
Longitude-104.9847
StateColorado
Nearest airports to Denver

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Fort Lauderdale Details

Fort Lauderdale is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 26° 7' 20.3'' Longitude: W 80° 8' 36.2''
Latitude26.12231
Longitude-80.14338
StateFlorida
Nearest airports to Fort Lauderdale

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Fort Lauderdale, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 68 hours 17 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 51 hours 13 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 45 hours 31 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 40 hours 58 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 37 hours 15 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 34 hours 8 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 31 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 29 hours 16 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 27 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 25 hours 36 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 24 hours 6 minutes