Distance from Bern to Berkeley
Bern → Berkeley
9,342 km
≈ 5,805 miles · 5,044 nautical miles
BernBerkeley
12 h 6 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 14 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (322°)
-9 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 9,342 km (5,805 miles), the route from Bern to Berkeley is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 12 h 6 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rietavas, Lithuania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9,342 km / 5,805 mi / 5,044 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 12,145 km / 7,547 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 12 h 6 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 14 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 322° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rietavas, Lithuania |
| Time difference | Berkeley is -9 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-08:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Berkeley coordinates | 37.8716, -122.2728 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Berkeley — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Berkeley from Bern?
Berkeley is 9,342 km (5,805 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 12,145 km (7,547 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Berkeley?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Berkeley, it would take approximately 12 h 6 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 Bern and Berkeley?
Berkeley has 9 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Berkeley uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Berkeley?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Berkeley is near Rietavas, Lithuania, roughly 4,671 km from each city.
In which direction is Berkeley from Bern?
Berkeley lies to the northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 322°.