Distance from Cottenham to Ely
Cottenham → Ely
16 km
≈ 10 miles · 8 nautical miles
CottenhamEly
31 min
Flight (if direct)
13 min
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (37°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Cottenham and Ely are close neighbours — just 16 km apart as the crow flies, a trip most people would make by road rather than by air.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near El Caney, Cuba.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 16 km / 10 mi / 8 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 20 km / 13 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 13 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 37° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near El Caney, Cuba |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+00:00 → UTC+00:00) |
| Cottenham coordinates | 52.2874, 0.1254 |
| Ely coordinates | 52.3996, 0.262 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Cottenham 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 Cottenham?
Ely is 16 km (10 miles) from Cottenham measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 20 km (13 mi).
How long is the flight from Cottenham to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Cottenham and Ely, it would take approximately 31 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 Cottenham and Ely?
Ely has the same time zone offset. Cottenham uses UTC+00:00 and Ely uses UTC+00:00.
What is the halfway point between Cottenham and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Cottenham and Ely is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 8 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Cottenham?
Ely lies to the northeast of Cottenham, at an initial bearing of 37°.