Distance from Detroit to Las Vegas (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Las Vegas, Nevada is 2,835 kilometers (1,762 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Detroit is located in the northeastern United States while Las Vegas is situated in the southwestern region, highlighting the vast geographical separation across the country. The straight-line distance between them is 2,835 kilometers, heading west.

Detroit is at 192 meters above sea level, while Las Vegas is at 613 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Las Vegas covers approximately 3200 km, passing through major highways like I-80 and I-70, traversing states such as Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah, offering diverse landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City.

Travel information

Summary

The journey from Detroit to Las Vegas crosses the Midwest plains and the Rocky Mountains, with notable landmarks like Chicago and Salt Lake City along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, or consider winter for lower accommodation rates in Las Vegas.

Climate

Las Vegas is generally warmer and drier compared to Detroit, with significant temperature differences especially in summer and winter.

Accessibility

Las Vegas offers extensive accessibility features, including wheelchair-friendly hotels and public transport, more advanced than Detroit.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 4-5 hours
Speed Time
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Las Vegas, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.175° N 115.1372° W

Elevation: 613 m (2,011 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • North Las Vegas Airport (VGT)
  • McCarran International Airport (LAS)
  • Nellis Air Force Base (LSV)
  • Henderson Executive Airport (HSH)
  • Creech Air Force Base (INS)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Las Vegas

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Las Vegas to New York City 3,593 km
From Las Vegas to Los Angeles 368 km
From Las Vegas to Chicago 2,451 km
From Las Vegas to Houston 1,976 km
From Las Vegas to Phoenix 412 km

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Manaus, Brazil Recife, Brazil 2,838 km
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Indianapolis, United States Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 2,832 km
Milwaukee, United States Puebla, Mexico 2,832 km
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