Distance from Ely to Dalton
Ely → Dalton
978 km
≈ 607 miles · 528 nautical miles
ElyDalton
1 h 43 min
Flight (if direct)
14 h 7 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (142°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Ely to Dalton covers 978 km (607 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,271 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 978 km / 607 mi / 528 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,271 km / 790 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 43 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 14 h 7 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 142° — southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Port McNeill, Canada |
| Time difference | Dalton is +1 h (UTC-06:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Ely coordinates | 41.8736, -91.5852 |
| Dalton coordinates | 34.7698, -84.9702 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ely and Dalton — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Dalton from Ely?
Dalton is 978 km (607 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,271 km (790 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Dalton?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Dalton, it would take approximately 1 h 43 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 Dalton?
Dalton has 1 hour ahead of Ely. Ely uses UTC-06:00 and Dalton uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Dalton?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Dalton is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 489 km from each city.
In which direction is Dalton from Ely?
Dalton lies to the southeast of Ely, at an initial bearing of 142°.