Distance from Risdon Vale to Thurso
Risdon Vale → Thurso
16,645 km
≈ 10,343 miles · 8,988 nautical miles
Risdon ValeThurso
21 h 11 min
Flight (if direct)
10 d
Driving time (est.)
east-northeast
Direction (70°)
-16 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 16,645 km (10,343 miles), the route from Risdon Vale to Thurso is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 21 h 11 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rietavas, Lithuania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 16,645 km / 10,343 mi / 8,988 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 21,639 km / 13,446 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 21 h 11 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 10 d (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 70° — east-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rietavas, Lithuania |
| Time difference | Thurso is -16 h (UTC+11:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Risdon Vale coordinates | -42.8124, 147.3565 |
| Thurso coordinates | 45.6001, -75.2493 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Risdon Vale and Thurso — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Thurso from Risdon Vale?
Thurso is 16,645 km (10,343 miles) from Risdon Vale measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 21,639 km (13,446 mi).
How long is the flight from Risdon Vale to Thurso?
If a direct flight operates between Risdon Vale and Thurso, it would take approximately 21 h 11 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 Risdon Vale and Thurso?
Thurso has 16 hours behind Risdon Vale. Risdon Vale uses UTC+11:00 and Thurso uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Risdon Vale and Thurso?
The geographic midpoint between Risdon Vale and Thurso is near Rietavas, Lithuania, roughly 8,323 km from each city.
In which direction is Thurso from Risdon Vale?
Thurso lies to the east-northeast of Risdon Vale, at an initial bearing of 70°.