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GAI to ELY: distance & flight time
Gaithersburg (Montgomery County Airpark) → Ely (Ely Airport Yelland Field)
2,001 mi
3,221 km · 1,739 nm
4h 23m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
2,001 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 23m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GAI — Montgomery County Airpark · Gaithersburg, United States
- ELY — Ely Airport Yelland Field · Ely, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GAI
Near ELY
- ENV · Wendover Airport107 mi away
- EKO · Elko Regional Airport117 mi away
- DTA · Delta Municipal Airport125 mi away
- CDC · Cedar City Regional Airport145 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GAI from ELY?
The flight distance from Gaithersburg (GAI) to Ely (ELY) is 2,001 miles (3,221 km, 1,739 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GAI to ELY?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 23m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Gaithersburg and Ely?
Ely is 3 hours behind Gaithersburg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GAI to ELY?
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