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

Los Angeles, United States → Las Vegas, United States

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

198 nautical miles · Direction: northeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is 368 km (228 miles). Las Vegas lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 49° (NE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Los Angeles (West Coast, United States) sits at 34.0522°N, 118.2437°W; Las Vegas (Southwest, United States) is at 36.1699°N, 115.1398°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 49° (NE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Los Angeles to Las Vegas

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 Los Angeles to Las Vegas: 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 Los Angeles and Las Vegas 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

Los Angeles and Las Vegas 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 Los Angeles from Las Vegas?

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

What direction is Las Vegas from Los Angeles?

Las Vegas lies roughly northeast of Los Angeles; the initial great-circle bearing is 49° (NE).

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

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 Los Angeles to Las Vegas?

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

Los Angeles and Las Vegas 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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