Distance from Sonora to Murphys
Sonora → Murphys
18 km
≈ 11 miles · 10 nautical miles
SonoraMurphys
31 min
Flight (if direct)
16 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (338°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Sonora and Murphys are close neighbours — just 18 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 La Nueva Victoria, Mexico.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 18 km / 11 mi / 10 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 24 km / 15 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 16 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 338° — north-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC-08:00 → UTC-08:00) |
| Sonora coordinates | 37.9841, -120.3821 |
| Murphys coordinates | 38.1376, -120.4611 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sonora and Murphys — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Murphys from Sonora?
Murphys is 18 km (11 miles) from Sonora measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 24 km (15 mi).
How long is the flight from Sonora to Murphys?
If a direct flight operates between Sonora and Murphys, 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 Sonora and Murphys?
Murphys has the same time zone offset. Sonora uses UTC-08:00 and Murphys uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Sonora and Murphys?
The geographic midpoint between Sonora and Murphys is near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico, roughly 9 km from each city.
In which direction is Murphys from Sonora?
Murphys lies to the north-northwest of Sonora, at an initial bearing of 338°.