Distance from New York to Las Vegas

3,600 km · 2,237 miles as the crow flies, about 5 h 0 min by air.

Air route

40.7500°, -73.9800° · America/New York

36.2100°, -115.2200° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
3,600km
Est. flight time
5 h 0 min
Initial bearing
276°W
Time difference
−3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 3,592 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

New York to Las Vegas at a glance

Straight-line distance3,600 km / 2,237 mi / 1,944 nmi
Estimated flight time5 h 0 min
Initial bearing276° (W)
Halfway point40.338°, -95.279°
New York coordinates40.75°, -73.98°
Las Vegas coordinates36.21°, -115.22°

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is New York from Las Vegas?

3,600 km (2,237 miles, 1,944 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 New York to Las Vegas?

About 5 h 0 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 New York?

The great-circle route leaves New York on an initial bearing of 276° (W). The halfway point is near 40.34°, -95.28°.