Distance from Kansas City to Las Vegas by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Las Vegas (NV) is 1142 miles or 1838 kilometers or 992 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Las Vegas is 1352 miles (2177 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 210 miles or 339 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Las Vegas, NV in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Las Vegas is 1142 miles or 1838 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Las Vegas, is McCarran International Airport (LAS).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Las Vegas?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Las Vegas, NV is 2 hours 37 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Las Vegas Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Las Vegas, NV
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Las Vegas, NV, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Las Vegas, NV

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada is 1352 miles or 2177 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Las Vegas, NV is 1352 miles or 2177 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Las Vegas, Nevada is approximately 1352 miles (2177 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 23 to 24 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Las Vegas, NV

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Las Vegas, NV?
The total driving time is 23 hours, 3 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Las Vegas take?
Kansas City and Las Vegas are 23 hours 3 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and Las Vegas

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Las Vegas (NV) is 3 Hours.
Las Vegas time is 3 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Las Vegas
2025-12-17, 06:14:49 EST2025-12-17, 03:14:49 PST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Las Vegas Nevada, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Las Vegas, NV in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1352 mi 2177 km 1174.08 nmi
Straight line distance 1142 mi 1838 km 992 nmi
Difference 210 mi 339 km 182 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Las Vegas Details

Las Vegas is located in Nevada, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 36° 10' 29.9'' Longitude: W 115° 8' 14''
Latitude36.17497
Longitude-115.13722
StateNevada
Nearest airports to Las Vegas

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Las Vegas, NV
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 45 hours 21 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 34 hours 0 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 30 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 27 hours 12 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 24 hours 44 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 22 hours 40 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 20 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 19 hours 26 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 18 hours 8 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 17 hours 0 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 16 hours 0 minutes