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How far is Las Vegas, NV, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) is 2248 miles / 3618 kilometers / 1953 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Las Vegas (LAS) is 2548 miles / 4100 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 15 minutes.

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

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Distance from New York to Las Vegas

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Las Vegas. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2247.929 miles
  • 3617.691 kilometers
  • 1953.397 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2242.707 miles
  • 3609.287 kilometers
  • 1948.859 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from New York to Las Vegas?

The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

On average, flying from New York to Las Vegas generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 542 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Las Vegas

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

Airport information

Origin New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JFK
ICAO Code: KJFK
Coordinates: 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W
Destination Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport
City: Las Vegas, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAS
ICAO Code: KLAS
Coordinates: 36°4′48″N, 115°9′7″W