Distance from Ely to Raron

🇺🇸 Ely, United States🇨🇭 Raron, Switzerland

Ely → Raron
8,928 km
5,548 miles · 4,821 nautical miles
ElyRaron
11 h 35 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 8 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (36°)
+9 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 8,928 km (5,548 miles), the route from Ely to Raron is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 11 h 35 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance8,928 km / 5,548 mi / 4,821 nmi
Estimated road distance11,607 km / 7,212 mi
Estimated flight time11 h 35 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time5 d 8 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing36° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear Skibbereen, Ireland
Time differenceRaron is +9 h (UTC-08:00 → UTC+01:00)
Ely coordinates39.2474, -114.8886
Raron coordinates46.312, 7.8003

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ely and Raron — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Raron from Ely?
Raron is 8,928 km (5,548 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,607 km (7,212 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Raron?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Raron, it would take approximately 11 h 35 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 Raron?
Raron has 9 hours ahead of Ely. Ely uses UTC-08:00 and Raron uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Raron?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Raron is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 4,464 km from each city.
In which direction is Raron from Ely?
Raron lies to the northeast of Ely, at an initial bearing of 36°.