UpToWhereWhat can you see from STRAT Tower (Las Vegas)?
America's tallest freestanding observation tower, it anchors the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip.
From STRAT Tower (Las Vegas), the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 128 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 128 km to the east (bearing 92°), at 1,848 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 2,042,942 terrain samples.
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The horizon is most open toward the east, where sightlines run 61.1 km on average; terrain closes the view down fastest to the south-southeast, at 26.9 km.
| N | 34.0 km | |
| NNE | 29.5 km | |
| NE | 55.1 km | |
| ENE | 40.2 km | |
| E | 61.1 km | |
| ESE | 41.9 km | |
| SE | 46.5 km | |
| SSE | 26.9 km | |
| S | 45.0 km | |
| SSW | 31.3 km | |
| SW | 37.1 km | |
| WSW | 33.5 km | |
| W | 33.9 km | |
| WNW | 40.7 km | |
| NW | 52.6 km | |
| NNW | 59.2 km |
About STRAT Tower (Las Vegas)
The STRAT Tower in Las Vegas stands 1,149 feet tall and is the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States. The observation deck on the 108th floor reaches approximately 1,000 feet above the Las Vegas Strip, offering 360-degree views of the surrounding city and desert. Thrill rides mounted at the summit, including a revolving observation pod and a skydiving simulator, have made it a distinctive attraction combining both observation and extreme entertainment.
Did you know?
- Developer Bob Stupak originally planned a tower over 1,800 feet tall, but had to scale the design down after the FAA objected to its height near McCarran Airport's flight paths.
- The thrill rides at the top, including Big Shot, X-Scream, and Insanity, are recognised as the highest amusement rides on Earth.
- The tower features both indoor and outdoor observation areas for 360-degree panoramic views.
- Big Shot launches riders up the needle-like spire above the main tower at high speed before dropping them back down, all roughly 1,000 feet above the Strip.
- The tower's location at the northern end of the Las Vegas Strip makes it a visible landmark from across the city.
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from STRAT Tower (Las Vegas)?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 128 km from STRAT Tower (Las Vegas). The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 41.9 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from STRAT Tower (Las Vegas)?
The farthest terrain visible from STRAT Tower (Las Vegas) lies 128 km to the east, at an elevation of 1,848 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is STRAT Tower (Las Vegas)?
The observation point at STRAT Tower (Las Vegas) sits at 896 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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