Distance from Soham to Ely
Soham → Ely
9 km
≈ 5 miles · 5 nautical miles
SohamEly
31 min
Flight (if direct)
8 min
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (325°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Soham and Ely are close neighbours — just 9 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 Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9 km / 5 mi / 5 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 11 km / 7 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 8 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 325° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+00:00 → UTC+00:00) |
| Soham coordinates | 52.3354, 0.3365 |
| Ely coordinates | 52.3996, 0.262 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Soham and Ely — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ely from Soham?
Ely is 9 km (5 miles) from Soham measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11 km (7 mi).
How long is the flight from Soham to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Soham and Ely, 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 Soham and Ely?
Ely has the same time zone offset. Soham uses UTC+00:00 and Ely uses UTC+00:00.
What is the halfway point between Soham and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Soham and Ely is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 4 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Soham?
Ely lies to the northwest of Soham, at an initial bearing of 325°.