Distance from Denver to Sterling Heights by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Denver (CO) to Sterling Heights (MI) is 1156 miles or 1860 kilometers or 1004 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Denver to Sterling Heights is 1283 miles (2066 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 127 miles or 206 km.

Flight distance from Denver, CO to Sterling Heights, MI in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Denver and Sterling Heights is 1156 miles or 1860 km.
The nearest airport to Denver, is Denver International Airport (DEN) and the nearest airport to Sterling Heights, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the average flight time from Denver to Sterling Heights?

Flight time from Denver, CO to Sterling Heights, MI is 2 hours 39 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Denver to Sterling Heights Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Denver, CO to Sterling Heights, MI

The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Sterling Heights, Michigan is 1283 miles or 2066 km.
The total driving distance from Denver, CO to Sterling Heights, MI is 1283 miles or 2066 kilometers. Your trip begins in Denver, Colorado. It ends in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
The driving distance from Denver, Colorado to Sterling Heights, Michigan is approximately 1283 miles (2066 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 22 to 23 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Denver, CO to Sterling Heights, MI

How long is the drive from Denver, CO to Sterling Heights, MI?
The total driving time is 22 hours, 53 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Denver to Sterling Heights take?
Denver and Sterling Heights are 22 hours 53 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 Sterling Heights

Time difference between Denver (CO) and Sterling Heights (MI) is 2 Hours.
Sterling Heights time is 2 Hours ahead of Denver.

Current local time in DenverCurrent local time in Sterling Heights
2025-12-20, 04:05:10 MST2025-12-20, 06:05:10 EST
How Far is it Between Denver Colorado, USA and Sterling Heights Michigan, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1283 mi 2066 km 1114.16 nmi
Straight line distance 1156 mi 1860 km 1004 nmi
Difference 127 mi 206 km 110 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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Sterling Heights Details

Sterling Heights is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 34' 49.1'' Longitude: W 83° 1' 48.7''
Latitude42.58031
Longitude-83.0302
StateMichigan
Nearest airports to Sterling Heights

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Denver, CO and Sterling Heights, MI
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 43 hours 2 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 32 hours 16 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 28 hours 41 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 25 hours 49 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 23 hours 28 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 21 hours 31 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 19 hours 51 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 18 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 17 hours 13 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 16 hours 8 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 15 hours 11 minutes