Phoenix to Las Vegas: Exactly 412 km (256 mi)

Phoenix, United States → Las Vegas, United States

412
Kilometers
256
Miles
~1h 1min
Flight time (est.)
~536 km
Rough road-length estimate

223 nautical miles · Direction: northwest

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Phoenix to Las Vegas is 412 km (256 miles). Las Vegas lies roughly northwest of Phoenix; the initial great-circle bearing is 318° (NW). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Phoenix (Southwest, United States) sits at 33.4484°N, 112.0740°W; Las Vegas (Southwest, United States) is at 36.1699°N, 115.1398°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 318° (NW); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Phoenix to Las Vegas

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~1h 1min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~536 km · ~6h 42min 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 Phoenix to Las Vegas: about 536 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 Phoenix and Las Vegas lies at approximately 34.8188°N, 113.5816°W — the position that is an equal 206 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Depending on the date, Las Vegas (America/Los_Angeles) is 1 hour behind or on the same time as Phoenix (America/Phoenix), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Phoenix from Las Vegas?

The straight-line distance from Phoenix to Las Vegas is approximately 412 km (256 miles, 223 nautical miles).

What direction is Las Vegas from Phoenix?

Las Vegas lies roughly northwest of Phoenix; the initial great-circle bearing is 318° (NW).

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

Estimated flight time is about 1h 1min (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 Phoenix to Las Vegas?

Rough road-length estimate for Phoenix to Las Vegas: about 536 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 Phoenix and Las Vegas?

Depending on the date, Las Vegas (America/Los_Angeles) is 1 hour behind or on the same time as Phoenix (America/Phoenix), because daylight saving changes on different dates in the two zones or applies in only one of 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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