Distance from Shell Point to Thunderbolt

🇺🇸 Shell Point, United States🇺🇸 Thunderbolt, United States

Shell Point → Thunderbolt
49 km
30 miles · 26 nautical miles
Shell PointThunderbolt
34 min
Flight (if direct)
42 min
Driving time (est.)
southwest
Direction (217°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Shell Point and Thunderbolt are close neighbours — just 49 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 El Caney, Cuba.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance49 km / 30 mi / 26 nmi
Estimated road distance64 km / 39 mi
Estimated flight time34 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time42 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing217° — southwest
Geographic midpointNear El Caney, Cuba
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC-05:00 → UTC-05:00)
Shell Point coordinates32.3835, -80.7359
Thunderbolt coordinates32.0335, -81.0498

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Shell Point and Thunderbolt — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Thunderbolt from Shell Point?
Thunderbolt is 49 km (30 miles) from Shell Point measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 64 km (39 mi).
How long is the flight from Shell Point to Thunderbolt?
If a direct flight operates between Shell Point and Thunderbolt, it would take approximately 34 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 Shell Point and Thunderbolt?
Thunderbolt has the same time zone offset. Shell Point uses UTC-05:00 and Thunderbolt uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Shell Point and Thunderbolt?
The geographic midpoint between Shell Point and Thunderbolt is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 24 km from each city.
In which direction is Thunderbolt from Shell Point?
Thunderbolt lies to the southwest of Shell Point, at an initial bearing of 217°.