Distance from Bern to Couterne

🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland🇫🇷 Couterne, France

Bern → Couterne
613 km
381 miles · 331 nautical miles
BernCouterne
1 h 16 min
Flight (if direct)
8 h 51 min
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (289°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Bern to Couterne covers 613 km (381 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 797 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance613 km / 381 mi / 331 nmi
Estimated road distance797 km / 495 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 16 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time8 h 51 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing289° — west-northwest
Geographic midpointNear Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474
Couterne coordinates48.5132, -0.4154

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Couterne from Bern?
Couterne is 613 km (381 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 797 km (495 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Couterne?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Couterne, it would take approximately 1 h 16 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 Couterne?
Couterne has the same time zone offset. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Couterne uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Couterne?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Couterne is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 306 km from each city.
In which direction is Couterne from Bern?
Couterne lies to the west-northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 289°.