Las Vegas, NV elevation
Downtown Las Vegas sits at 1,996 ft (608 m) above sea level. The city limits climb well above that: the highest of our USGS sample points is 4,204 ft, 15 mi from downtown.
USGS elevation downtown
1,996ft
608 m above sea level
Ground elevation at 36.17497, -115.13722 (GNIS populated-place coordinates (city center)).
Source: USGS 3D Elevation Program, via the Elevation Point Query Service
- Range inside city limits (sampled)
- 1,755 to 4,204 ft
- 535 to 1,281 m · 162 USGS points
- Source: USGS 3DEP + 2024 Census boundary
- Average of sampled points
- 2,597 ft (792 m)
- Source: USGS 3DEP
Data updated · By Ankit Kumar, compiled from public U.S. government and open datasets · How these numbers are made
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Elevation range inside the city limits
Las Vegas covers 141.9 sq mi of land. Across it, USGS elevations at 162 sampled points run from 1,755 ft (535 m) to 4,204 ft (1,281 m), a spread of 2,449 ft. The average of those points is 2,597 ft, higher than downtown.
Method: Sampled: USGS 3DEP elevation at 162 points (the city center plus a regular grid about 1,540 m apart) inside the 2024 Census boundary. The true highest and lowest points can lie between grid points.
Life at 1,996 ft
Standard-atmosphere estimates for downtown Las Vegas (1,996 ft). Weather moves the real values a little from day to day.
- Oxygen per breath
- 93 % of sea level
- Air is still 20.9% oxygen; there is just less air.
- Home canning
- Above 1,000 ft, USDA processing times and pressure-canner pounds go up.
- Canning adjustments
Sources: pressure from the U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976 (NOAA, NASA, USAF); boiling point from the Antoine equation for water (Lange's Handbook of Chemistry); canning thresholds from the USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. Not medical or food-safety advice; follow the tested USDA recipe for your altitude.
Las Vegas compared with nearby and similar-size cities
- Boulder City, NV2,509 ft
- Las Vegas (downtown)1,996 ft
- Henderson, NV1,869 ft
- North Las Vegas, NV1,858 ft
- Oklahoma City, OK1,196 ft
- Nashville, TN555 ft
- Boston, MA48 ft
- Portland, OR32 ft
Landmark elevations
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Las Vegas | 1,996 ft (608 m) | USGS 3DEP at GNIS populated-place coordinates |
| Highest sampled point | 4,204 ft (1,281 m) · 15 mi from downtown | USGS 3DEP grid sample |
| Lowest sampled point | 1,755 ft (535 m) · 3.7 mi from downtown | USGS 3DEP grid sample |
| Nearest public airport: North Las Vegas (KVGT) | 2,205 ft (672 m) · 4.0 mi away | FAA field elevation |
Las Vegas at a glance
| What | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 678,922 (July 1, 2024) | U.S. Census Bureau estimate |
| Land area | 141.9 sq mi (367.4 km²) | Census 2024 Gazetteer |
| County | Clark | USGS GNIS |
| USGS 7.5-minute topo map | Las Vegas NW | USGS GNIS |
| Downtown coordinates | 36.17497, -115.13722 | USGS GNIS |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the elevation of Las Vegas, NV?
Downtown Las Vegas is 1,996 ft (608 m) above sea level, from the USGS 3D Elevation Program at the city-center coordinates. Inside the city limits, USGS values at 162 sampled points run from 1,755 to 4,204 ft.
What is the highest point in Las Vegas?
The highest of our 162 USGS sample points inside the 2024 Census city boundary is 4,204 ft (1,281 m), about 15 mi from downtown (36.1918, -115.3980). The true high point can be slightly higher because it may fall between grid points.
What is the lowest point in Las Vegas?
The lowest sampled point is 1,755 ft (535 m), about 3.7 mi from downtown. That is 2,449 ft below the highest sampled point.
At what temperature does water boil in Las Vegas?
At 1,996 ft, water boils at about 208.4 °F (98.0 °C) and standard air pressure is 27.83 inHg (942 hPa), so each breath holds about 93% of the oxygen it would at sea level. Cooking times for pasta, eggs and beans run a little longer than at sea level.
What is the elevation of the airport near Las Vegas?
North Las Vegas (KVGT), 4.0 mi from downtown, has an FAA field elevation of 2,205 ft (672 m).
Do I need to adjust canning times in Las Vegas?
Yes. At 1,996 ft downtown, USDA tables call for longer boiling-water processing times and higher weighted-gauge pressure than at sea level. Check your own address, because the city spans 1,755 to 4,204 ft.
Sources
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service (3DEP) — downtown elevation and every sampled point
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Cartographic Boundary Files (places, states; 1:500,000) — city boundary used for sampling
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places) — land area and Census place match
- U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 Population Estimates (cities and towns, July 1, 2024) — population
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), Domestic Names — city-center coordinates, county and topo map name
- FAA Aeronautical Information Services, Airports (field elevation) — airport field elevation
- U.S. Standard Atmosphere, 1976 (NOAA/NASA/USAF); water boiling point by the Antoine equation (Lange’s Handbook of Chemistry) — boiling point, air pressure and oxygen
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning — canning altitude thresholds
How each number is produced: methodology and data sources.
Data updated · By Ankit Kumar, compiled from public U.S. government and open datasets · How these numbers are made