Distance from Libby to Nelson
Libby → Nelson
177 km
≈ 110 miles · 95 nautical miles
LibbyNelson
43 min
Flight (if direct)
2 h 33 min
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (315°)
-1 h
Time difference
About this route
Libby and Nelson sit 177 km apart, a classic regional journey. That is roughly 110 miles measured in a straight line between the two city centres.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 177 km / 110 mi / 95 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 230 km / 143 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 43 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 2 h 33 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 315° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Port McNeill, Canada |
| Time difference | Nelson is -1 h (UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00) |
| Libby coordinates | 48.3883, -115.556 |
| Nelson coordinates | 49.4999, -117.2855 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Libby and Nelson — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Nelson from Libby?
Nelson is 177 km (110 miles) from Libby measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 230 km (143 mi).
How long is the flight from Libby to Nelson?
If a direct flight operates between Libby and Nelson, it would take approximately 43 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 Libby and Nelson?
Nelson has 1 hour behind Libby. Libby uses UTC-07:00 and Nelson uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Libby and Nelson?
The geographic midpoint between Libby and Nelson is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 88 km from each city.
In which direction is Nelson from Libby?
Nelson lies to the northwest of Libby, at an initial bearing of 315°.