Distance from Atchison to Ely
Atchison → Ely
963 km
≈ 599 miles · 520 nautical miles
AtchisonEly
1 h 42 min
Flight (if direct)
13 h 55 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northeast
Direction (15°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Atchison to Ely covers 963 km (599 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,252 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 963 km / 599 mi / 520 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,252 km / 778 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 42 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 13 h 55 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 15° — north-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-06:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Atchison coordinates | 39.5631, -95.1216 |
| Ely coordinates | 47.9032, -91.8671 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Atchison and Ely — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ely from Atchison?
Ely is 963 km (599 miles) from Atchison measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,252 km (778 mi).
How long is the flight from Atchison to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Atchison and Ely, it would take approximately 1 h 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Atchison and Ely?
Ely has the same time zone offset. Atchison uses UTC-06:00 and Ely uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Atchison and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Atchison and Ely is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 482 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Atchison?
Ely lies to the north-northeast of Atchison, at an initial bearing of 15°.