Distance from Las Vegas to San Diego by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Las Vegas (NV) to San Diego (CA) is 266 miles or 427 kilometers or 231 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Las Vegas to San Diego is 331 miles (533 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 65 miles or 106 km.

Flight distance from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Las Vegas and San Diego is 266 miles or 427 km.
The nearest airport to Las Vegas, is McCarran International Airport (LAS) and the nearest airport to San Diego, is San Diego International Airport (SAN).

What is the average flight time from Las Vegas to San Diego?

Flight time from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is 0 hours 36 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Las Vegas to San Diego Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Las Vegas, NV and San Diego, CA
This map shows the distance from Las Vegas, NV, Usa to San Diego, CA, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Las Vegas, Nevada to San Diego, California is displayed below.

Driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA

The driving distance from Las Vegas, Nevada to San Diego, California is 331 miles or 533 km.
The total driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA is 331 miles or 533 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Vegas, Nevada. It ends in San Diego, California.
The driving distance from Las Vegas, Nevada to San Diego, California is approximately 331 miles (533 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA

How long is the drive from Las Vegas, NV to San Diego, CA?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 6 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Vegas to San Diego take?
Las Vegas and San Diego are 6 hours 6 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 Las Vegas and San Diego

Time difference between Las Vegas (NV) and San Diego (CA) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Las VegasCurrent local time in San Diego
2025-12-19, 10:59:40 PST2025-12-19, 10:59:40 PST
How Far is it Between Las Vegas Nevada, USA and San Diego California, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Las Vegas, NV and San Diego, CA in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 331 mi 533 km 287.44 nmi
Straight line distance 266 mi 427 km 231 nmi
Difference 65 mi 106 km 56 nmi

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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San Diego Details

San Diego is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 32° 42' 55.2'' Longitude: W 117° 9' 26.1''
Latitude32.71533
Longitude-117.15726
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Diego

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Las Vegas, NV and San Diego, CA
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 11 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 8 hours 19 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 7 hours 24 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 6 hours 39 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 6 hours 3 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 5 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 5 hours 7 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 4 hours 45 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 4 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 4 hours 9 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 3 hours 55 minutes