Distance from Ithaca to Shields
Ithaca → Shields
47 km
≈ 29 miles · 25 nautical miles
IthacaShields
33 min
Flight (if direct)
40 min
Driving time (est.)
east-northeast
Direction (73°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Ithaca and Shields are close neighbours — just 47 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 Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 47 km / 29 mi / 25 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 61 km / 38 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 33 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 40 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 73° — east-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-05:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Ithaca coordinates | 43.2917, -84.6075 |
| Shields coordinates | 43.4153, -84.0564 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ithaca and Shields — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shields from Ithaca?
Shields is 47 km (29 miles) from Ithaca measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 61 km (38 mi).
How long is the flight from Ithaca to Shields?
If a direct flight operates between Ithaca and Shields, it would take approximately 33 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 Ithaca and Shields?
Shields has the same time zone offset. Ithaca uses UTC-05:00 and Shields uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Ithaca and Shields?
The geographic midpoint between Ithaca and Shields is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 23 km from each city.
In which direction is Shields from Ithaca?
Shields lies to the east-northeast of Ithaca, at an initial bearing of 73°.