Distance from Bern to Compton
Bern → Compton
9,516 km
≈ 5,913 miles · 5,138 nautical miles
BernCompton
12 h 19 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 17 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (317°)
-9 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 9,516 km (5,913 miles), the route from Bern to Compton is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 12 h 19 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9,516 km / 5,913 mi / 5,138 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 12,370 km / 7,687 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 12 h 19 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 17 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 317° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Compton is -9 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-08:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Compton coordinates | 33.8959, -118.2201 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Compton — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Compton from Bern?
Compton is 9,516 km (5,913 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 12,370 km (7,687 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Compton?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Compton, it would take approximately 12 h 19 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 Compton?
Compton has 9 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Compton uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Compton?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Compton is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 4,758 km from each city.
In which direction is Compton from Bern?
Compton lies to the northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 317°.