Distance from Ely to Solon
Ely → Solon
11 km
≈ 7 miles · 6 nautical miles
ElySolon
31 min
Flight (if direct)
9 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (134°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Ely and Solon are close neighbours — just 11 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 Skibbereen, Ireland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 11 km / 7 mi / 6 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 14 km / 9 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 9 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 134° — southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-06:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Ely coordinates | 41.8736, -91.5852 |
| Solon coordinates | 41.8072, -91.4941 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ely and Solon — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Solon from Ely?
Solon is 11 km (7 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 14 km (9 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Solon?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Solon, 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 Solon?
Solon has the same time zone offset. Ely uses UTC-06:00 and Solon uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Solon?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Solon is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 5 km from each city.
In which direction is Solon from Ely?
Solon lies to the southeast of Ely, at an initial bearing of 134°.