Distance from Bern to Bucharest
Bern → Bucharest
1,472 km
≈ 915 miles · 795 nautical miles
BernBucharest
2 h 20 min
Flight (if direct)
21 h 16 min
Driving time (est.)
east
Direction (94°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Bern to Bucharest covers 1,472 km (915 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,914 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Malmberget, Sweden.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 1,472 km / 915 mi / 795 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,914 km / 1,189 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 2 h 20 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 21 h 16 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 94° — east |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Malmberget, Sweden |
| Time difference | Bucharest is +1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Bucharest coordinates | 44.4323, 26.1063 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Bucharest — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bucharest from Bern?
Bucharest is 1,472 km (915 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,914 km (1,189 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Bucharest?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Bucharest, it would take approximately 2 h 20 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 Bucharest?
Bucharest has 1 hour ahead of Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Bucharest uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Bucharest?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Bucharest is near Malmberget, Sweden, roughly 736 km from each city.
In which direction is Bucharest from Bern?
Bucharest lies to the east of Bern, at an initial bearing of 94°.