New York (JFK) to Las Vegas (LAS)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,243
miles
3,609
kilometers
1,949
nautical miles

🕐 4h 46m
Flight Time
🧭 W (276°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,243 3,589
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,243 3,589
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,243 3,365
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,243 3,365
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,243 4,486
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,243 3,365
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between New York and Las Vegas follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to LAS route connects New York, United States with Las Vegas, United States. This long-haul flight covers 2,243 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 276° from New York. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About LAS

McCarran International Airport

McCarran International Airport (LAS) serves Las Vegas, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to McCarran International Airport is 2,243 miles (3,609 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to LAS typically take around 4h 46m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,243 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.