Distance from Bern to Contern
Bern → Contern
306 km
≈ 190 miles · 165 nautical miles
BernContern
53 min
Flight (if direct)
4 h 26 min
Driving time (est.)
north-northwest
Direction (343°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Bern to Contern covers 306 km (190 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 398 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 306 km / 190 mi / 165 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 398 km / 248 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 53 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 h 26 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 343° — north-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Contern coordinates | 49.5819, 6.2267 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Contern — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Contern from Bern?
Contern is 306 km (190 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 398 km (248 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Contern?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Contern, it would take approximately 53 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 Contern?
Contern has the same time zone offset. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Contern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Contern?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Contern is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 153 km from each city.
In which direction is Contern from Bern?
Contern lies to the north-northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 343°.