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EKN to GNV: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport)
650 mi
1,047 km · 565 nm
1h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
Same time
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
650 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 53m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
- GNV — Gainesville Regional Airport · Gainesville, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EKN
Near GNV
- OCF · Ocala International Airport - Jim Taylor Field36 mi away
- LCQ · Lake City Gateway Airport39 mi away
- VQQ · Cecil Airport44 mi away
- CTY · Cross City Airport50 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EKN from GNV?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Gainesville (GNV) is 650 miles (1,047 km, 565 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to GNV?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from EKN to GNV?
Nonstop service on EKN–GNV depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 1h 53m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to GNV?
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Why are some EKN to GNV fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain EKN–GNV tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.