Distance from San Francisco to Las Vegas (United States)

The distance between San Francisco, California and Las Vegas, Nevada is 672 kilometers (418 miles).

San Francisco, California, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

San Francisco is located on the west coast of the United States, while Las Vegas is situated in the desert region of Nevada, both cities are well-connected by various transportation options. The straight-line distance between them is 672 kilometers, heading east.

San Francisco is at 28 meters above sea level, while Las Vegas is at 613 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Francisco to Las Vegas covers approximately 870 km, primarily via Interstate 5 and Interstate 15, passing through central California and the Mojave Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mojave Desert, Death Valley, San Bernardino National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Francisco to Las Vegas crosses diverse landscapes, from coastal areas to desert, with landmarks like the Mojave Desert and Death Valley.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, or in winter for cooler desert conditions.

Climate

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

Accessibility

Las Vegas offers extensive accessibility features in hotels and casinos, more developed than San Francisco's historic areas.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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San Francisco, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.7749° N 122.4194° W

Elevation: 28 m (92 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Alameda Naval Air Station (NGZ)
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • San Rafael Airport (SRF)
  • Hayward Executive Airport (HWD)
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 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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