Distance from Sürmene to Ely
Sürmene → Ely
9,608 km
≈ 5,970 miles · 5,188 nautical miles
SürmeneEly
12 h 26 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 18 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (326°)
-9 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 9,608 km (5,970 miles), the route from Sürmene to Ely is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 12 h 26 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9,608 km / 5,970 mi / 5,188 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 12,491 km / 7,761 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 12 h 26 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 18 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 326° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Ely is -9 h (UTC+03:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Sürmene coordinates | 40.9059, 40.1279 |
| Ely coordinates | 41.8736, -91.5852 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Sürmene and Ely — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
↔ Reverse: Ely to Sürmene All distances from Sürmene All distances from Ely
Distance from Sürmene to places near Ely
Frequently asked questions
How far is Ely from Sürmene?
Ely is 9,608 km (5,970 miles) from Sürmene measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 12,491 km (7,761 mi).
How long is the flight from Sürmene to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Sürmene and Ely, it would take approximately 12 h 26 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 Sürmene and Ely?
Ely has 9 hours behind Sürmene. Sürmene uses UTC+03:00 and Ely uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Sürmene and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Sürmene and Ely is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 4,804 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Sürmene?
Ely lies to the northwest of Sürmene, at an initial bearing of 326°.