Distance from Eureka to Murphy
Eureka → Murphy
12 km
≈ 8 miles · 7 nautical miles
EurekaMurphy
31 min
Flight (if direct)
11 min
Driving time (est.)
east
Direction (96°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Eureka and Murphy are close neighbours — just 12 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 Aleutians West Census Area, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 12 km / 8 mi / 7 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 16 km / 10 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 11 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 96° — east |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Aleutians West Census Area, United States |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-06:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Eureka coordinates | 38.5026, -90.6279 |
| Murphy coordinates | 38.4903, -90.4871 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Eureka and Murphy — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Murphy from Eureka?
Murphy is 12 km (8 miles) from Eureka measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 16 km (10 mi).
How long is the flight from Eureka to Murphy?
If a direct flight operates between Eureka and Murphy, 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 Eureka and Murphy?
Murphy has the same time zone offset. Eureka uses UTC-06:00 and Murphy uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Eureka and Murphy?
The geographic midpoint between Eureka and Murphy is near Aleutians West Census Area, United States, roughly 6 km from each city.
In which direction is Murphy from Eureka?
Murphy lies to the east of Eureka, at an initial bearing of 96°.