Distance from Solon to Ely
Solon → Ely
11 km
≈ 7 miles · 6 nautical miles
SolonEly
31 min
Flight (if direct)
9 min
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (314°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Solon and Ely are close neighbours — just 11 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 Skibbereen, Ireland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 11 km / 7 mi / 6 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 14 km / 9 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 9 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 314° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-06:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Solon coordinates | 41.8072, -91.4941 |
| Ely coordinates | 41.8736, -91.5852 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Solon 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 Solon?
Ely is 11 km (7 miles) from Solon measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 14 km (9 mi).
How long is the flight from Solon to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Solon 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 Solon and Ely?
Ely has the same time zone offset. Solon uses UTC-06:00 and Ely uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Solon and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Solon and Ely is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 5 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Solon?
Ely lies to the northwest of Solon, at an initial bearing of 314°.