Distance from Denver to Omaha by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Omaha (NE) is 487 miles or 783 kilometers or 423 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Omaha is 539 miles (868 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 52 miles or 85 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Omaha, NE in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Omaha is 487 miles or 783 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Omaha, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Omaha?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Omaha, NE is 1 hours 7 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Omaha Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Omaha, NE

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Omaha, Nebraska is 539 miles or 868 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Omaha, NE is 539 miles or 868 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Omaha, Nebraska.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Omaha, Nebraska is approximately 539 miles (868 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 9 to 10 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Omaha, NE

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Omaha, NE?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 13 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Omaha take?
Denver and Omaha are 9 hours 13 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 Omaha

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Omaha (NE) is 1 Hours.
Omaha time is 1 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Omaha
2025-12-17, 04:13:55 MST2025-12-17, 05:13:55 CST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Omaha Nebraska, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 539 mi 868 km 468.07 nmi
Straight line distance 487 mi 783 km 423 nmi
Difference 52 mi 85 km 45 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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Omaha Details

Omaha is located in Nebraska, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 15' 31'' Longitude: W 95° 56' 16''
Latitude41.25861
Longitude-95.93779
StateNebraska
Nearest airports to Omaha

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Omaha, NE
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 5 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 33 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 3 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 51 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 2 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 20 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 7 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 7 hours 14 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 6 hours 46 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 22 minutes