Distance from Las Vegas to Major Cities?

About Las Vegas: Location & Geography

United States
Las Vegas
United States · North America
VegasSin CityEntertainment Capital
Population 641,903
Coordinates 36.1750°N,  115.1372°W
Timezone America/Los_Angeles
UTC-8 / UTC-7 DST
Elevation 610 m (2001 ft)
Country United States
Continent North America
Main Airports LAS

Distance from Las Vegas to Major Cities

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City Distance Miles Direction
United Kingdom London 8,401 km 5,220 mi NE
France Paris 8,729 km 5,424 mi NE
United Arab Emirates Dubai 13,131 km 8,159 mi N
China Shanghai 10,480 km 6,512 mi NW
Japan Tokyo 8,901 km 5,531 mi NW
United States New York City 3,584 km 2,227 mi E
Regional Cities
Mexico Mexico City 2,431 km 1,511 mi SE
United States Los Angeles 368 km 229 mi SW
Canada Toronto 3,133 km 1,947 mi NE
United States Chicago 2,446 km 1,520 mi NE
United States Houston 1,973 km 1,226 mi E
Dominican Republic Santo Domingo 4,830 km 3,001 mi E

Closest Cities Near Las Vegas by Radius

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Within 100 km

US Paradise 9 km S
US Henderson 21 km SE
US Sunrise Manor 7 km NE
US Spring Valley 12 km SW
US Enterprise 19 km SW

Within 250 km

US Bullhead City 125 km SE
US Saint George 173 km NE
US Kingman 147 km SE
US Lake Havasu City 202 km S
US Washington 180 km NE

Within 500 km

US Los Angeles 368 km SW
US Phoenix 412 km SE
MX Tijuana 443 km SW
MX Mexicali 395 km S
US San Diego 427 km SW
US Riverside 321 km SW
US San Bernardino 302 km SW
US Bakersfield 361 km W
US Long Beach 386 km SW
US Fontana 312 km SW

Within 60 miles

US Paradise 5 mi S
US Henderson 13 mi SE
US Sunrise Manor 4 mi NE
US Spring Valley 8 mi SW
US Enterprise 12 mi SW

Within 150 miles

US Bullhead City 78 mi SE
US Saint George 107 mi NE
US Kingman 91 mi SE
US Lake Havasu City 126 mi S
US Washington 112 mi NE

Within 300 miles

US Los Angeles 229 mi SW
US Phoenix 256 mi SE
MX Tijuana 275 mi SW
MX Mexicali 246 mi S
US San Diego 265 mi SW
US Riverside 200 mi SW
US San Bernardino 188 mi SW
US Bakersfield 225 mi W
US Long Beach 240 mi SW
US Fontana 194 mi SW

Average Flight Times from Las Vegas

Destination Flight Time Distance Direction
United Kingdom London ~10h 20min 8,401 km NE
France Paris ~10h 42min 8,729 km NE
United Arab Emirates Dubai ~15h 35min 13,131 km N
China Shanghai ~12h 39min 10,480 km NW
Japan Tokyo ~10h 53min 8,901 km NW
United States New York City ~4h 59min 3,584 km E

* Estimated based on great-circle distance at 900 km/h cruising speed. Actual times vary by airline, winds, and routing.

Las Vegas Location & Key Facts

Las Vegas is the largest city in Nevada and the dominant urban center of the Mojave Desert in the American Southwest. It grew from a railroad and military-service stop into one of the world's best-known tourism and convention destinations. The city is most associated with the Las Vegas Strip, large-scale resort casinos, live entertainment, and a fast-growing metro economy beyond gaming.

  • One of the world's most famous visitor destinations for casinos, shows, nightlife, and large integrated resorts
  • Hosts major trade shows and business conventions that make tourism and events central to the regional economy
  • Located in a desert basin surrounded by mountain ranges, giving the metro a dramatic landscape and hot arid climate
  • Harry Reid International Airport provides unusually high passenger throughput relative to the city's resident population
  • The metro economy has diversified in recent decades into logistics, sports, healthcare, and professional services

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Las Vegas from the North Pole?

Las Vegas is approximately 5,985 km (3,719 miles) from the North Pole (geographic north, 90°N). The straight-line great-circle distance places Las Vegas at 53.8° from the polar region.

How far is Las Vegas from the South Pole?

The distance from Las Vegas to the South Pole (90°S, Antarctica) is approximately 14,030 km (8,718 miles).

How far is Las Vegas from the equator?

Las Vegas lies at 36.1750° north latitude, approximately 4,027 km (2,502 miles) from the equator.

How far is Las Vegas from Rome?

The great-circle distance from Las Vegas to Rome, Italy is approximately 9,835 km (6,111 miles). Rome is located at 41.89°N, 12.51°E in central Italy.

How long is the flight from Las Vegas to Mexico City?

The estimated flight time from Las Vegas to Mexico City is approximately 3h 42min. This is based on great-circle distance and a typical cruising speed of 900 km/h. Actual flight times vary depending on airline, routing, and wind conditions.

How many cities are within 200 km of Las Vegas?

There are 16 cities within 200 km of Las Vegas in our dataset of 600+ major global cities, including Henderson, Paradise, Sunrise Manor.

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