Distance from Ely to Fort Oglethorpe
Ely → Fort Oglethorpe
946 km
≈ 588 miles · 511 nautical miles
ElyFort Oglethorpe
1 h 41 min
Flight (if direct)
13 h 40 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (142°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Ely to Fort Oglethorpe covers 946 km (588 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,230 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Möst, Mongolia.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 946 km / 588 mi / 511 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,230 km / 765 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 41 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 13 h 40 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 142° — southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Möst, Mongolia |
| Time difference | Fort Oglethorpe is +1 h (UTC-06:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Ely coordinates | 41.8736, -91.5852 |
| Fort Oglethorpe coordinates | 34.949, -85.2569 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ely and Fort Oglethorpe — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Fort Oglethorpe from Ely?
Fort Oglethorpe is 946 km (588 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,230 km (765 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Fort Oglethorpe?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Fort Oglethorpe, it would take approximately 1 h 41 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 Fort Oglethorpe?
Fort Oglethorpe has 1 hour ahead of Ely. Ely uses UTC-06:00 and Fort Oglethorpe uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Fort Oglethorpe?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Fort Oglethorpe is near Möst, Mongolia, roughly 473 km from each city.
In which direction is Fort Oglethorpe from Ely?
Fort Oglethorpe lies to the southeast of Ely, at an initial bearing of 142°.