Distance from Murphys to Sonora
Murphys → Sonora
18 km
≈ 11 miles · 10 nautical miles
MurphysSonora
31 min
Flight (if direct)
16 min
Driving time (est.)
south-southeast
Direction (158°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Murphys and Sonora are close neighbours — just 18 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 La Nueva Victoria, Mexico.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 18 km / 11 mi / 10 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 24 km / 15 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 16 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 158° — south-southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-08:00 → UTC-08:00) |
| Murphys coordinates | 38.1376, -120.4611 |
| Sonora coordinates | 37.9841, -120.3821 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Murphys and Sonora — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sonora from Murphys?
Sonora is 18 km (11 miles) from Murphys measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 24 km (15 mi).
How long is the flight from Murphys to Sonora?
If a direct flight operates between Murphys and Sonora, 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 Murphys and Sonora?
Sonora has the same time zone offset. Murphys uses UTC-08:00 and Sonora uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Murphys and Sonora?
The geographic midpoint between Murphys and Sonora is near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico, roughly 9 km from each city.
In which direction is Sonora from Murphys?
Sonora lies to the south-southeast of Murphys, at an initial bearing of 158°.