Distance from Ely to Cottenham
Ely → Cottenham
16 km
≈ 10 miles · 8 nautical miles
ElyCottenham
31 min
Flight (if direct)
13 min
Driving time (est.)
southwest
Direction (217°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Ely and Cottenham 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 Nisab, Saudi Arabia.
| 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 | 217° — southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Nisab, Saudi Arabia |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+00:00 → UTC+00:00) |
| Ely coordinates | 52.3996, 0.262 |
| Cottenham coordinates | 52.2874, 0.1254 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ely and Cottenham — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Cottenham from Ely?
Cottenham is 16 km (10 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 20 km (13 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Cottenham?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Cottenham, 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 Ely and Cottenham?
Cottenham has the same time zone offset. Ely uses UTC+00:00 and Cottenham uses UTC+00:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Cottenham?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Cottenham is near Nisab, Saudi Arabia, roughly 8 km from each city.
In which direction is Cottenham from Ely?
Cottenham lies to the southwest of Ely, at an initial bearing of 217°.