Portland to Las Vegas: Exactly 1,216 km (756 mi)

Portland, United States → Las Vegas, United States

1,216
Kilometers
756
Miles
~2h 1min
Flight time (est.)
~1,581 km
Rough road-length estimate

657 nautical miles · Direction: southeast

Quick Answer

The straight-line distance from Portland to Las Vegas is 1,216 km (756 miles). Las Vegas lies roughly southeast of Portland; the initial great-circle bearing is 146° (SE). It is a domestic route within United States.

Coordinates & Bearing

Portland (Pacific Northwest, United States) sits at 45.5152°N, 122.6784°W; Las Vegas (Southwest, United States) is at 36.1699°N, 115.1398°W. The initial great-circle bearing is 146° (SE); on a great circle the heading changes along the way.

Travel Options: Portland to Las Vegas

ModeFigureBasis
✈️ Flight ~2h 1min Estimate: 800 km/h + 30 min taxi. Not a schedule; total trip time is longer.
🚗 Road ~1,581 km · ~19h 46min 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 Portland to Las Vegas: about 1,581 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 Portland and Las Vegas lies at approximately 40.9036°N, 118.6424°W — the position that is an equal 608 km from each city along that path. It is a geometric midpoint, not a halfway point by road.

Time Zone Difference

Portland 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 Portland from Las Vegas?

The straight-line distance from Portland to Las Vegas is approximately 1,216 km (756 miles, 657 nautical miles).

What direction is Las Vegas from Portland?

Las Vegas lies roughly southeast of Portland; the initial great-circle bearing is 146° (SE).

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

Estimated flight time is about 2h 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 Portland to Las Vegas?

Rough road-length estimate for Portland to Las Vegas: about 1,581 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 Portland and Las Vegas?

Portland 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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