You can't measure the distance between Denver and the equator in miles because the equator is a line, not a point.

Here's what you *can* measure:

* The distance from Denver to the closest point on the equator: This would involve finding the point on the equator that is geographically closest to Denver and then calculating the distance between them.

* The latitude of Denver: This tells you how far north Denver is from the equator. Denver is located at approximately 39.74 degrees North.

To calculate the distance from Denver to the equator, you'd need to use a bit of trigonometry and consider the Earth's curvature.