Las Vegas to Los Angeles: Exactly 368 km (228 mi)

Las Vegas, United States → Los Angeles, United States

368
Kilometers
228
Miles
~58 min
Flight time (est.)
~478 km
Rough road-length estimate

198 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is 368 km (228 miles). Los Angeles lies roughly southwest of Las Vegas; the initial great-circle bearing is 231° (SW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Las Vegas (Southwest, United States) sits at 36.1699°N, 115.1398°W; Los Angeles (West Coast, United States) is at 34.0522°N, 118.2437°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 231° (SW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Las Vegas to Los Angeles

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~58 min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~478 km · ~5h 59min 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 Las Vegas to Los Angeles: about 478 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 Las Vegas and Los Angeles lies at approximately 35.1209°N, 116.7119°W — the position that is an equal 184 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Las Vegas and Los Angeles both use the America/Los_Angeles time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Las Vegas from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance from Las Vegas to Los Angeles is approximately 368 km (228 miles, 198 nautical miles).

What direction is Los Angeles from Las Vegas?

Los Angeles lies roughly southwest of Las Vegas; the initial great-circle bearing is 231° (SW).

How long does it take to fly from Las Vegas to Los Angeles?

Estimated flight time is about 58 min (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 Las Vegas to Los Angeles?

Rough road-length estimate for Las Vegas to Los Angeles: about 478 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 Las Vegas and Los Angeles?

Las Vegas and Los Angeles both use the America/Los_Angeles time zone, so there is no normal clock difference between them.

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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