Distance from Omaha to Denver by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Omaha (NE) to Denver (CO) is 487 miles or 783 kilometers or 423 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Omaha to Denver is 539 miles (869 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 52 miles or 86 km.

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

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

What is the average flight time from Omaha to Denver?

Flight time from Omaha, NE to Denver, CO 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.

Omaha to Denver Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Omaha, NE to Denver, CO

The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Denver, Colorado is 539 miles or 869 km.
The total driving distance from Omaha, NE to Denver, CO is 539 miles or 869 kilometers. Your trip begins in Omaha, Nebraska. It ends in Denver, Colorado.
The driving distance from Omaha, Nebraska to Denver, Colorado is approximately 539 miles (869 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 Omaha, NE to Denver, CO

How long is the drive from Omaha, NE to Denver, CO?
The total driving time is 9 hours, 15 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Omaha to Denver take?
Omaha and Denver are 9 hours 15 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 Omaha and Denver

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

Current local time in OmahaCurrent local time in Denver
2025-12-15, 16:44:49 CST2025-12-15, 15:44:49 MST
How Far is it Between Omaha Nebraska, USA and Denver Colorado, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 539 mi 869 km 468.07 nmi
Straight line distance 487 mi 783 km 423 nmi
Difference 52 mi 86 km 45 nmi

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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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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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Omaha, NE and Denver, CO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 18 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 13 hours 34 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 12 hours 4 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 10 hours 51 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 9 hours 52 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 9 hours 3 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 8 hours 21 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 47 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 6 hours 23 minutes