Distance from Los Angeles to Las Vegas (United States)

The distance between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada is 368 kilometers (229 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Los Angeles is located in California on the west coast of the United States, while Las Vegas is situated in Nevada, known for its vibrant nightlife and casinos. The straight-line distance between them is 368 kilometers, heading northeast.

Los Angeles is at 96 meters above sea level, while Las Vegas is at 613 meters.

Driving route

The drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas typically follows Interstate 15, passing through the Mojave Desert and towns like Barstow and Baker, offering a scenic view of desert landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mojave Desert, Barstow, Baker, Calico Ghost Town.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Los Angeles to Las Vegas crosses the Mojave Desert, with notable landmarks like the Calico Ghost Town and the Nevada state line.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild temperatures, or winter for cooler weather and fewer tourists.

Climate

Las Vegas is generally hotter and drier than Los Angeles, with summer temperatures often exceeding those in Los Angeles.

Accessibility

Las Vegas offers extensive accessibility features, including wheelchair-friendly hotels and casinos, compared to Los Angeles.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 16-18 hours
Motorcycle 5-6 hours
Car 4-5 hours
Helicopter 1-2 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
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Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
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 Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 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

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Iztapalapa, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 368 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Villa Nueva, Guatemala 368 km
Trujillo, Peru Piura, Peru 368 km
Miami, United States Havana, Cuba 367 km
Tijuana, Mexico Bakersfield, United States 369 km
Houston, United States Arlington, United States 369 km
El Paso, United States Albuquerque, United States 369 km
Ottawa, Canada Etobicoke, Canada 365 km
Reynosa, Mexico San Antonio, United States 371 km
Montevideo, Uruguay Mar del Plata, Argentina 365 km
Abuja, Nigeria Benin City, Nigeria 365 km
Charlotte, United States Atlanta, United States 365 km
Tegucigalpa, Honduras Mixco, Guatemala 372 km
Barcelona, Venezuela Valencia, Venezuela 364 km
Coyoacán, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 363 km
Saltillo, Mexico San Luis Potosí, Mexico 363 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Albuquerque, United States 374 km
Managua, Nicaragua San Salvador, El Salvador 362 km
Las Vegas, United States Bakersfield, United States 362 km

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