Las Vegas to San Diego: Exactly 426 km (265 mi)

Las Vegas, United States → San Diego, United States

426
Kilometers
265
Miles
~1h 2min
Flight time (est.)
~554 km
Rough road-length estimate

230 nautical miles · Direction: southwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Las Vegas to San Diego is 426 km (265 miles). San Diego lies roughly south-southwest of Las Vegas; the initial great-circle bearing is 206° (SSW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Las Vegas (Southwest, United States) sits at 36.1699°N, 115.1398°W; San Diego (West Coast, United States) is at 32.7157°N, 117.1611°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 206° (SSW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Las Vegas to San Diego

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 2min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~554 km · ~6h 56min 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 San Diego: about 554 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 San Diego lies at approximately 34.4470°N, 116.1714°W — the position that is an equal 213 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Las Vegas and San Diego 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 San Diego?

The straight-line distance from Las Vegas to San Diego is approximately 426 km (265 miles, 230 nautical miles).

What direction is San Diego from Las Vegas?

San Diego lies roughly south-southwest of Las Vegas; the initial great-circle bearing is 206° (SSW).

How long does it take to fly from Las Vegas to San Diego?

Estimated flight time is about 1h 2min (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 San Diego?

Rough road-length estimate for Las Vegas to San Diego: about 554 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 San Diego?

Las Vegas and San Diego 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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