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Distance from Kimball to Sophia

Driving Distance
50.8 mi 81.8 km
Flying Distance
24.0 mi 38.6 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Kimball, West Virginia to Sophia, West Virginia is 50.8 mi (81.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 24.0 mi (38.6 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 14 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 32 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Kimball
Place Kimball
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.42567
Longitude -81.506771
GPS 37.42567° N, 81.506771° W
Local Time 4:45 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Sophia
Place Sophia
State/Province West Virginia
Country US
Latitude 37.707615
Longitude -81.250657
GPS 37.707615° N, 81.250657° W
Local Time 4:45 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Kimball, West Virginia to Sophia, West Virginia covers 50.8 mi (81.8 km) in a northeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 14 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (38.6-54.3 miles / 62-87 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 32 mph (51 km/h).

Available Routes

WV-16 N and WV-97 E
50.8 mi 1 hour 14 minutes
Shortest Fastest
WV-16 N
54.3 mi 1 hour 18 minutes
WV-121
38.6 mi 1 hour 20 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.