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How far is Las Vegas, NV, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) is 258 miles / 416 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS) is 328 miles / 528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 7 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Las Vegas

There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Diego to Las Vegas. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 258.370 miles
  • 415.806 kilometers
  • 224.517 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 258.748 miles
  • 416.415 kilometers
  • 224.846 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from San Diego to Las Vegas?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Las Vegas?

There is no time difference between San Diego and Las Vegas.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Las Vegas generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Las Vegas

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″W

Airlines flying from San Diego (SAN) to Las Vegas (LAS)

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