Dallas-Fort Worth to Las Vegas
2h 32m The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) covers 1,695 km (1,053 miles) and takes approximately 2h 32m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 287°, passing near 34.8° N, 105.9° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 3h 05m | 3h 30m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 10m | 2h 36m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 53m | 2h 18m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 00m | 2h 25m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| DFW | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| City | Dallas-Fort Worth | Las Vegas |
| Country | United States | United States |
| ICAO | KDFW | KLAS |
| Coordinates | 32.8968, -97.038 | 36.0834, -115.1518 |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 2,181 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Las Vegas?
A non-stop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Las Vegas (LAS) takes about 2h 32m. The great-circle distance is 1,695 km (1,053 miles, 915 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 287°.
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Las Vegas?
1,695 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,053 miles or 915 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between DFW and LAS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,695 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Dallas-Fort Worth
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.