Distance from Bern to Chars
Bern → Chars
478 km
≈ 297 miles · 258 nautical miles
BernChars
1 h 6 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 54 min
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (303°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Bern to Chars covers 478 km (297 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 621 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Mejit, Marshall Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 478 km / 297 mi / 258 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 621 km / 386 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 6 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 6 h 54 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 303° — west-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Mejit, Marshall Islands |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Chars coordinates | 49.1603, 1.9367 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Chars — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chars from Bern?
Chars is 478 km (297 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 621 km (386 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Chars?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Chars, it would take approximately 1 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 Chars?
Chars has the same time zone offset. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Chars uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Chars?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Chars is near Mejit, Marshall Islands, roughly 239 km from each city.
In which direction is Chars from Bern?
Chars lies to the west-northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 303°.