Distance from Houston to Las Vegas

1,983 km · 1,232 miles as the crow flies, about 2 h 59 min by air.

Air route

29.8200°, -95.3400° · America/Chicago

36.2100°, -115.2200° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
1,983km
Est. flight time
2 h 59 min
Initial bearing
296°WNW
Time difference
−2 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 1,980 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Houston to Las Vegas at a glance

Straight-line distance1,983 km / 1,232 mi / 1,071 nmi
Estimated flight time2 h 59 min
Initial bearing296° (WNW)
Halfway point33.412°, -104.916°
Houston coordinates29.82°, -95.34°
Las Vegas coordinates36.21°, -115.22°

Time difference: Houston and Las Vegas. Local time: Houston · Las Vegas. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Las Vegas.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Houston from Las Vegas?

1,983 km (1,232 miles, 1,071 nautical miles) in a straight line over the Earth’s surface, measured between the city centres on the WGS-84 ellipsoid.

How long is the flight from Houston to Las Vegas?

About 2 h 59 min in still air (800 km/h cruise plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent). Scheduled flights vary with winds and routing, and connecting itineraries take longer.

Which direction is Las Vegas from Houston?

The great-circle route leaves Houston on an initial bearing of 296° (WNW). The halfway point is near 33.41°, -104.92°.