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

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Las Vegas (Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport) is 2242 miles / 3608 kilometers / 1948 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Las Vegas (LAS) is 2538 miles / 4085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 4 minutes.

New York LaGuardia 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)
  • 2242.131 miles
  • 3608.361 kilometers
  • 1948.359 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
  • 2236.926 miles
  • 3599.984 kilometers
  • 1943.836 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 LaGuardia Airport to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)

On average, flying from New York to Las Vegas generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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