Denver to Las Vegas: Exactly 974 km (605 mi)

Denver, United States → Las Vegas, United States

974
Kilometers
605
Miles
~1h 43min
Flight time (est.)
~1,266 km
Rough road-length estimate

526 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Denver to Las Vegas is 974 km (605 miles). Las Vegas lies roughly west-southwest of Denver; the initial great-circle bearing is 249° (WSW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Denver (Mountain, United States) sits at 39.7392°N, 104.9903°W; Las Vegas (Southwest, United States) is at 36.1699°N, 115.1398°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 249° (WSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Denver to Las Vegas

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 43min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,266 km · ~15h 50min Rough estimate: straight line × 1.3 at 80 km/h. Not live routing.
🚆 Rail No timetable data Same landmass, so rail may exist — check an operator.

Rough road-length estimate for Denver to Las Vegas: about 1,266 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Halfway Point

The geographic halfway point of the great-circle path between Denver and Las Vegas lies at approximately 38.0637°N, 110.1887°W — the position that is an equal 487 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Las Vegas (America/Los_Angeles) is 1 hour behind Denver (America/Denver) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Denver from Las Vegas?

The straight-line distance from Denver to Las Vegas is approximately 974 km (605 miles, 526 nautical miles).

What direction is Las Vegas from Denver?

Las Vegas lies roughly west-southwest of Denver; the initial great-circle bearing is 249° (WSW).

How long does it take to fly from Denver to Las Vegas?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 43min (great-circle distance at 800 km/h plus 30 min for taxi, take-off and landing). It is not an airline schedule; total airport-to-airport trip time is longer.

Can you drive from Denver to Las Vegas?

Rough road-length estimate for Denver to Las Vegas: about 1,266 km. This is an estimate, not a routed drive — the actual road distance depends on the road network, crossings and the route chosen.

Is there a time difference between Denver and Las Vegas?

Las Vegas (America/Los_Angeles) is 1 hour behind Denver (America/Denver) all year; daylight saving does not change the gap.

Straight-line distance uses the great-circle (Haversine) method. Flight and road figures, where shown, are estimates rather than schedules or live routing. How SnapDistance calculates distances

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