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GIF to LYU: distance & flight time
Winter Haven (Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field) → Ely (Ely Municipal Airport)
1,469 mi
2,364 km · 1,276 nm
3h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
1,469 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 40m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GIF — Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field · Winter Haven, United States
- LYU — Ely Municipal Airport · 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 GIF
- MCO · Orlando International Airport37 mi away
- TPA · Tampa International Airport48 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport8 mi away
- LAL · Lakeland Linder International Airport17 mi away
Near LYU
- HIB · Range Regional Airport56 mi away
- YIB · Atikokan Municipal Airport66 mi away
- GRM · Grand Marais Cook County Airport67 mi away
- DLH · Duluth International Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is GIF from LYU?
The flight distance from Winter Haven (GIF) to Ely (LYU) is 1,469 miles (2,364 km, 1,276 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GIF to LYU?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 40m 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 GIF to LYU?
Nonstop service on GIF–LYU 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 3h 40m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Winter Haven and Ely?
Ely is 1 hour behind Winter Haven.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GIF to LYU?
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Why are some GIF to LYU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GIF–LYU 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.