Distance from Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas

3,365 km · 2,091 miles as the crow flies, about 4 h 42 min by air.

Air route

38.8995°, -77.0094° · America/New York

36.2100°, -115.2200° · America/Los Angeles

Flight distance (great circle)
3,365km
Est. flight time
4 h 42 min
Initial bearing
277°W
Time difference
−3 h

WGS-84 ellipsoid (Vincenty). Spherical haversine gives 3,357 km. Flight time assumes 800 km/h cruise + 30 min for taxi, climb and descent.

Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas at a glance

Straight-line distance3,365 km / 2,091 mi / 1,817 nmi
Estimated flight time4 h 42 min
Initial bearing277° (W)
Halfway point39.133°, -96.473°
Washington, D.C. coordinates38.8995°, -77.0094°
Las Vegas coordinates36.21°, -115.22°

Time difference: Washington, D.C. and Las Vegas. Local time: Washington, D.C. · Las Vegas. Sun times: sunrise and sunset in Las Vegas.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Washington, D.C. from Las Vegas?

3,365 km (2,091 miles, 1,817 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 Washington, D.C. to Las Vegas?

About 4 h 42 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 Washington, D.C.?

The great-circle route leaves Washington, D.C. on an initial bearing of 277° (W). The halfway point is near 39.13°, -96.47°.