Distance from San Diego to Las Vegas (United States)

The distance between San Diego, California and Las Vegas, Nevada is 427 kilometers (265 miles).

San Diego, California, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

San Diego is located in Southern California near the Pacific Ocean, while Las Vegas is situated in the Mojave Desert in Nevada. The straight-line distance between them is 427 kilometers, heading northeast.

San Diego is at only 20 meters above sea level, while Las Vegas is at 613 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Diego to Las Vegas covers approximately 531 km, passing through major highways like I-15 N, traversing regions such as the Inland Empire and the Mojave Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Inland Empire, Mojave Desert, San Bernardino National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Diego to Las Vegas crosses diverse landscapes, from coastal areas to desert regions, with landmarks like the Mojave Desert along the way.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer crowds, or in winter for cooler desert experiences.

Climate

Las Vegas has a desert climate with hot summers and mild winters, contrasting with San Diego's mild coastal climate.

Accessibility

Las Vegas offers extensive accessibility options, including wheelchair-friendly hotels and attractions, more so than San Diego.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1 day
Motorcycle 6-8 hours
Car 5-6 hours
Helicopter 2-3 hours
Airplane 30-45 minutes
Speed Time
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San Diego, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 32.7157° N 117.1647° W

Elevation: 20 m (66 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
  • Naval Air Station North Island (NZY)
  • Montgomery Field Airport (MYF)
  • Ream Field (NRS)
  • Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (NKX)
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 San Diego

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Diego to New York City 3,916 km
From San Diego to Los Angeles 179 km
From San Diego to Chicago 2,790 km
From San Diego to Houston 2,099 km
From San Diego to Phoenix 482 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

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From To Distance (kilometers)
Lahore, Pakistan New Delhi, India 427 km
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Gibraltar, Gibraltar Murcia, Spain 428 km
Chennai, India Coimbatore, India 428 km
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Maracaibo, Venezuela Bucaramanga, Colombia 425 km
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Indianapolis, United States Cleveland, United States 424 km
León de los Aldama, Mexico Puebla, Mexico 430 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Paris, France 431 km
Cartagena, Colombia Cúcuta, Colombia 431 km
El Paso, United States Tucson, United States 423 km
Chennai, India Madurai, India 422 km
Belmopan, Belize Mérida, Mexico 422 km

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