Distance from San Diego to Las Vegas by Car and Plane

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

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

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

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

Flight time from San Diego, CA to Las Vegas, NV 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.

San Diego to Las Vegas Flight Route Map

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

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

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Las Vegas, Nevada is 331 miles or 533 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Las Vegas, NV is 331 miles or 533 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Las Vegas, Nevada 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 San Diego, CA to Las Vegas, NV

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

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

Current local time in San DiegoCurrent local time in Las Vegas
2026-04-01, 12:25:30 PDT2026-04-01, 12:25:30 PDT
How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Las Vegas Nevada, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Diego, CA and Las Vegas, NV 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

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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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 San Diego, CA and Las Vegas, NV
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