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SME to LSV: distance & flight time
Somerset (Lake Cumberland Regional Airport) → Las Vegas (Nellis Air Force Base)
1,680 mi
2,704 km · 1,460 nm
3h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,680 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 46m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SME — Lake Cumberland Regional Airport · Somerset, United States
- LSV — Nellis Air Force Base · Las Vegas, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SME
- LOZ · London-Corbin Airport/Magee Field29 mi away
- LEX · Blue Grass Airport68 mi away
- GLW · Glasgow Municipal Airport74 mi away
- FFT · Capital City Airport80 mi away
Near LSV
- LAS · McCarran International Airport13 mi away
- VGT · North Las Vegas Airport9 mi away
- HSH · Henderson Executive Airport19 mi away
- INS · Creech Air Force Base43 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SME from LSV?
The flight distance from Somerset (SME) to Las Vegas (LSV) is 1,680 miles (2,704 km, 1,460 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SME to LSV?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SME to LSV?
Nonstop service on SME–LSV depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Somerset and Las Vegas?
Las Vegas is 3 hours behind Somerset.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SME to LSV?
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Why are some SME to LSV fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SME–LSV tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.