Distance from Hazard to Van Lear
Hazard → Van Lear
70 km
≈ 43 miles · 38 nautical miles
HazardVan Lear
35 min
Flight (if direct)
1 h
Driving time (est.)
north-northeast
Direction (33°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Hazard and Van Lear sit 70 km apart, a classic regional journey. That is roughly 43 miles measured in a straight line between the two city centres.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Aleutians West Census Area, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 70 km / 43 mi / 38 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 90 km / 56 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 35 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 33° — north-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Aleutians West Census Area, United States |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-05:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Hazard coordinates | 37.2495, -83.1932 |
| Van Lear coordinates | 37.7712, -82.7579 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Hazard and Van Lear — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Van Lear from Hazard?
Van Lear is 70 km (43 miles) from Hazard measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 90 km (56 mi).
How long is the flight from Hazard to Van Lear?
If a direct flight operates between Hazard and Van Lear, it would take approximately 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 Hazard and Van Lear?
Van Lear has the same time zone offset. Hazard uses UTC-05:00 and Van Lear uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Hazard and Van Lear?
The geographic midpoint between Hazard and Van Lear is near Aleutians West Census Area, United States, roughly 35 km from each city.
In which direction is Van Lear from Hazard?
Van Lear lies to the north-northeast of Hazard, at an initial bearing of 33°.