Distance from Berkeley to Bern

🇺🇸 Berkeley, United States🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Berkeley → Bern
7,487 km
4,652 miles · 4,043 nautical miles
BerkeleyBern
9 h 48 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 12 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (47°)
+7 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 7,487 km (4,652 miles), the route from Berkeley to Bern is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 9 h 48 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Aleutians West Census Area, United States.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance7,487 km / 4,652 mi / 4,043 nmi
Estimated road distance9,733 km / 6,048 mi
Estimated flight time9 h 48 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time4 d 12 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing47° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear Aleutians West Census Area, United States
Time differenceBern is +7 h (UTC-06:00 → UTC+01:00)
Berkeley coordinates38.7545, -90.3312
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Berkeley and Bern — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Bern from Berkeley?
Bern is 7,487 km (4,652 miles) from Berkeley measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 9,733 km (6,048 mi).
How long is the flight from Berkeley to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Berkeley and Bern, it would take approximately 9 h 48 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Berkeley and Bern?
Bern has 7 hours ahead of Berkeley. Berkeley uses UTC-06:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Berkeley and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Berkeley and Bern is near Aleutians West Census Area, United States, roughly 3,744 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Berkeley?
Bern lies to the northeast of Berkeley, at an initial bearing of 47°.