Distance from Bern to Cham

🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland🇩🇪 Cham, Germany

Bern → Cham
462 km
287 miles · 250 nautical miles
BernCham
1 h 4 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 41 min
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (55°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Bern to Cham covers 462 km (287 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 601 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Ville-Marie, Canada.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance462 km / 287 mi / 250 nmi
Estimated road distance601 km / 373 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 4 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time6 h 41 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing55° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear Ville-Marie, Canada
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474
Cham coordinates49.2257, 12.655

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Cham from Bern?
Cham is 462 km (287 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 601 km (373 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Cham?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Cham, it would take approximately 1 h 4 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 Cham?
Cham has the same time zone offset. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Cham uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Cham?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Cham is near Ville-Marie, Canada, roughly 231 km from each city.
In which direction is Cham from Bern?
Cham lies to the northeast of Bern, at an initial bearing of 55°.