Distance from Progreso to Vela
Progreso → Vela
9,061 km
≈ 5,630 miles · 4,892 nautical miles
ProgresoVela
11 h 45 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 10 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (47°)
+8 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 9,061 km (5,630 miles), the route from Progreso to Vela is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 11 h 45 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9,061 km / 5,630 mi / 4,892 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 11,779 km / 7,319 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 11 h 45 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 10 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 47° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Vela is +8 h (UTC-08:00 → UTC+00:00) |
| Progreso coordinates | 32.5804, -115.5848 |
| Vela coordinates | 40.4359, -7.3037 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Progreso and Vela — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Vela from Progreso?
Vela is 9,061 km (5,630 miles) from Progreso measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,779 km (7,319 mi).
How long is the flight from Progreso to Vela?
If a direct flight operates between Progreso and Vela, it would take approximately 11 h 45 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 Progreso and Vela?
Vela has 8 hours ahead of Progreso. Progreso uses UTC-08:00 and Vela uses UTC+00:00.
What is the halfway point between Progreso and Vela?
The geographic midpoint between Progreso and Vela is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 4,530 km from each city.
In which direction is Vela from Progreso?
Vela lies to the northeast of Progreso, at an initial bearing of 47°.