Distance from Rye to Scissors
Rye → Scissors
14,064 km
≈ 8,739 miles · 7,594 nautical miles
RyeScissors
17 h 58 min
Flight (if direct)
8 d 11 h
Driving time (est.)
east
Direction (83°)
-17 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 14,064 km (8,739 miles), the route from Rye to Scissors is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 17 h 58 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Mejit, Marshall Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 14,064 km / 8,739 mi / 7,594 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 18,283 km / 11,360 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 17 h 58 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 8 d 11 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 83° — east |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Mejit, Marshall Islands |
| Time difference | Scissors is -17 h (UTC+11:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Rye coordinates | -38.3853, 144.8122 |
| Scissors coordinates | 26.1398, -98.0539 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Rye and Scissors — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Scissors from Rye?
Scissors is 14,064 km (8,739 miles) from Rye measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 18,283 km (11,360 mi).
How long is the flight from Rye to Scissors?
If a direct flight operates between Rye and Scissors, it would take approximately 17 h 58 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 Rye and Scissors?
Scissors has 17 hours behind Rye. Rye uses UTC+11:00 and Scissors uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Rye and Scissors?
The geographic midpoint between Rye and Scissors is near Mejit, Marshall Islands, roughly 7,032 km from each city.
In which direction is Scissors from Rye?
Scissors lies to the east of Rye, at an initial bearing of 83°.