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ZIH to LYU: distance & flight time
Zihuatanejo (Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport) → Ely (Ely Municipal Airport)
2,158 mi
3,473 km · 1,875 nm
4h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
2,158 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 42m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZIH — Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport · Zihuatanejo, Mexico
- 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 ZIH
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 ZIH from LYU?
The flight distance from Zihuatanejo (ZIH) to Ely (LYU) is 2,158 miles (3,473 km, 1,875 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZIH to LYU?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 42m 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 Zihuatanejo and Ely?
Ely is 1 hour ahead of Zihuatanejo.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZIH to LYU?
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