Distance from Bern to Carson

🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland🇺🇸 Carson, United States

Bern → Carson
9,525 km
5,918 miles · 5,143 nautical miles
BernCarson
12 h 20 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 17 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (317°)
-9 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 9,525 km (5,918 miles), the route from Bern to Carson is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 12 h 20 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance9,525 km / 5,918 mi / 5,143 nmi
Estimated road distance12,382 km / 7,694 mi
Estimated flight time12 h 20 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time5 d 17 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing317° — northwest
Geographic midpointNear Skibbereen, Ireland
Time differenceCarson is -9 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-08:00)
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474
Carson coordinates33.8314, -118.282

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Carson from Bern?
Carson is 9,525 km (5,918 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 12,382 km (7,694 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Carson?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Carson, it would take approximately 12 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 Carson?
Carson has 9 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Carson uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Carson?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Carson is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 4,762 km from each city.
In which direction is Carson from Bern?
Carson lies to the northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 317°.