Distance from San Jose to Las Vegas (United States)

The distance between San Jose, California and Las Vegas, Nevada is 617 kilometers (383 miles).

San Jose, California, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

San Jose is located in the western part of the United States, while Las Vegas is situated in the southwestern region, both cities are well-known for their unique attractions and vibrant culture. The straight-line distance between them is 617 kilometers, heading east.

San Jose is at only 23 meters above sea level, while Las Vegas is at 613 meters.

Driving route

The car route from San Jose to Las Vegas covers approximately 735 kilometers, primarily via Interstate 5 and Interstate 15, passing through central California and the Mojave Desert.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Mojave Desert, Death Valley, San Bernardino National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from San Jose to Las Vegas crosses diverse landscapes, including the Mojave Desert and Sierra Nevada, with landmarks like Death Valley and the Hoover Dam.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall due to moderate temperatures in Las Vegas, or winter for fewer crowds.

Climate

Las Vegas generally experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to San Jose, with significant temperature differences, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Las Vegas offers extensive accessibility features, including wheelchair-friendly hotels and casinos, compared to San Jose.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 10-12 hours
Car 8-10 hours
Helicopter 3-4 hours
Airplane 45-60 minutes
Speed Time
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San Jose, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 37.3394° N 121.895° W

Elevation: 23 m (75 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)
  • Reid-Hillview of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV)
  • Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ)
  • Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO)
  • San Carlos Airport (SQL)
Las Vegas, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.175° N 115.1372° W

Elevation: 613 m (2,011 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • North Las Vegas Airport (VGT)
  • McCarran International Airport (LAS)
  • Nellis Air Force Base (LSV)
  • Henderson Executive Airport (HSH)
  • Creech Air Force Base (INS)

Other distances from San Jose

Distance between cities Kilometers
From San Jose to New York City 4,112 km
From San Jose to Los Angeles 492 km
From San Jose to Chicago 2,964 km
From San Jose to Houston 2,593 km
From San Jose to Phoenix 990 km

Other distances from Las Vegas

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Las Vegas to New York City 3,593 km
From Las Vegas to Los Angeles 368 km
From Las Vegas to Chicago 2,451 km
From Las Vegas to Houston 1,976 km
From Las Vegas to Phoenix 412 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between San Jose and Las Vegas.

From To Distance (kilometers)
León de los Aldama, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico 617 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Saltillo, Mexico 617 km
Brisbane, Australia Newcastle, Australia 617 km
Indianapolis, United States Memphis, United States 617 km
Kanpur, India Indore, India 618 km
Kumasi, Ghana Ibadan, Nigeria 616 km
Hyderābād, India Mumbai, India 618 km
Winnipeg, Canada Minneapolis, United States 619 km
Fort Worth, United States Nuevo Laredo, Mexico 619 km
Paris, France Bradford, United Kingdom 619 km
Gibraltar, Gibraltar Valladolid, Spain 614 km
Guadalajara, Mexico Culiacán, Mexico 614 km
Pune, India Nagpur, India 620 km
Maracay, Venezuela Valledupar, Colombia 621 km
Paris, France Leeds, United Kingdom 613 km
Amsterdam, Netherlands Swansea, United Kingdom 612 km
Chihuahua, Mexico Tucson, United States 611 km
Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela Valencia, Venezuela 623 km
Las Vegas, United States Sacramento, United States 623 km

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