Length of the quest? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

DarkRose · 09-19-2002, 03:37 PM

I am not sure if this is exactly the right forum to place this in, but it seemed to be alright to me.

A question has tugged at my mind for a long time now, ever since I started reading LOTR.

How far, in comparison to the United States of America, is the distance from the Shire to Mordor?

I, for some reason, have an idea in my head that the length of the quest is the size of the entire stretch of the U.S.A.

Does anyone know for sure or have a guess?

the mortal elf · 09-19-2002, 07:21 PM

this is just a guess, but I always imagined it about as far as the mainland of Europe, possibly excluding Russia and a few of the larger countries. But wait *fishes out copy of fellowship of the ring* By estimating a LOT and using the scale on the middle earth map, I'd say that from the Shire to the Morannon, it's about 900 miles.

Neferchoirwen · 09-19-2002, 09:33 PM

Oh, I was thinking about HOW LONG the quest took. I was supposed to keep a count of days Frodo had on the road, but I lost count.

09-20-2002, 03:30 PM

Well, looking at my map just now, and using the scale on it.( bearing in mind i used my fingers)id say its about 750 miles from The Shire to Mordor.

Tirned Tinnu · 09-20-2002, 03:45 PM

The distance is measured in Leagues, and I do not remember correctly the distance between the Shire and Mordor. I do however, know there is a good book out on the subject, called "Maps of Middle Earth" by a female writer... that gave me the understanding of the length of the journey of the Three Hunters...Aragorn, legolas, and Gimli's journey The Falls of Rauros over the fields and to Fanghorn. Let's just say that it was a wild run! It spanned something close to running from the bottom of California up to the Washington Coast. A horrible distance run in less than a week. The Rangers, Elves and Dwarves surely did have nearly super-powers of endurance.

[ September 20, 2002: Message edited by: Tirned Tinnu ]

09-19-2002, 03:37 PM	#1
DarkRose Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sauron's Garden Posts: 157	Length of the quest? I am not sure if this is exactly the right forum to place this in, but it seemed to be alright to me. A question has tugged at my mind for a long time now, ever since I started reading LOTR. How far, in comparison to the United States of America, is the distance from the Shire to Mordor? I, for some reason, have an idea in my head that the length of the quest is the size of the entire stretch of the U.S.A. Does anyone know for sure or have a guess? __________________ "All rivers go to the sea, yet never does the sea become full."

09-19-2002, 07:21 PM	#2
the mortal elf Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Posts: 201	this is just a guess, but I always imagined it about as far as the mainland of Europe, possibly excluding Russia and a few of the larger countries. But wait fishes out copy of fellowship of the ring By estimating a LOT and using the scale on the middle earth map, I'd say that from the Shire to the Morannon, it's about 900 miles. __________________ My imaginary friend says you have problems.

09-19-2002, 09:33 PM	#3
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 512	Oh, I was thinking about HOW LONG the quest took. I was supposed to keep a count of days Frodo had on the road, but I lost count. __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

09-20-2002, 03:45 PM	#5
Tirned Tinnu Wight Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Patchogue NY Posts: 158	The distance is measured in Leagues, and I do not remember correctly the distance between the Shire and Mordor. I do however, know there is a good book out on the subject, called "Maps of Middle Earth" by a female writer... that gave me the understanding of the length of the journey of the Three Hunters...Aragorn, legolas, and Gimli's journey The Falls of Rauros over the fields and to Fanghorn. Let's just say that it was a wild run! It spanned something close to running from the bottom of California up to the Washington Coast. A horrible distance run in less than a week. The Rangers, Elves and Dwarves surely did have nearly super-powers of endurance. [ September 20, 2002: Message edited by: Tirned Tinnu ] __________________ 'Perilous indeed,' said Aragorn, 'fair and perilous; but only evil need fear it, or those who bring some evil with them. Follow me!'

09-20-2002, 03:30 PM	#4
Feanor_Spirit_Of_Fire Guest Posts: n/a	Well, looking at my map just now, and using the scale on it.( bearing in mind i used my fingers)id say its about 750 miles from The Shire to Mordor.