Distance from Las Vegas to Washington by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Las Vegas (NV) to Washington (DC) is 2082 miles or 3351 kilometers or 1808 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Las Vegas to Washington is 2399 miles (3862 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 317 miles or 511 km.

Flight distance from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, DC in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Las Vegas and Washington is 2082 miles or 3351 km.
The nearest airport to Las Vegas, is McCarran International Airport (LAS) and the nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the average flight time from Las Vegas to Washington?

Flight time from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, DC is 4 hours 47 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Las Vegas to Washington Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Las Vegas, NV and Washington, DC
This map shows the distance from Las Vegas, NV, Usa to Washington, DC, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Las Vegas, Nevada to Washington, District of Columbia is displayed below.

Driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, DC

The driving distance from Las Vegas, Nevada to Washington, District of Columbia is 2399 miles or 3862 km.
The total driving distance from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, DC is 2399 miles or 3862 kilometers. Your trip begins in Las Vegas, Nevada. It ends in Washington, District of Columbia.
The driving distance from Las Vegas, Nevada to Washington, District of Columbia is approximately 2399 miles (3862 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 42 to 43 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, DC

How long is the drive from Las Vegas, NV to Washington, DC?
The total driving time is 42 hours, 47 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Las Vegas to Washington take?
Las Vegas and Washington are 42 hours 47 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 Washington

Time difference between Las Vegas (NV) and Washington (DC) is 3 Hours.
Washington time is 3 Hours ahead of Las Vegas.

Current local time in Las VegasCurrent local time in Washington
2025-12-19, 04:17:32 PST2025-12-19, 07:17:32 EST
How Far is it Between Las Vegas Nevada, USA and Washington District of Columbia, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 2399 mi 3862 km 2083.29 nmi
Straight line distance 2082 mi 3351 km 1808 nmi
Difference 317 mi 511 km 275 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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Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Las Vegas, NV and Washington, DC
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 80 hours 27 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 60 hours 20 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 53 hours 38 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 48 hours 16 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 43 hours 53 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 40 hours 13 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 37 hours 8 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 34 hours 28 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 32 hours 10 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 30 hours 10 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 28 hours 23 minutes