Distance from Bern to Downs
Bern → Downs
8,189 km
≈ 5,088 miles · 4,422 nautical miles
BernDowns
10 h 40 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 22 h
Driving time (est.)
west
Direction (279°)
-6 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 8,189 km (5,088 miles), the route from Bern to Downs is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 10 h 40 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Christiansø, Denmark.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 8,189 km / 5,088 mi / 4,422 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 10,646 km / 6,615 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 10 h 40 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 d 22 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 279° — west |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Christiansø, Denmark |
| Time difference | Downs is -6 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Downs coordinates | 17.95, -77.5731 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Downs — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Downs from Bern?
Downs is 8,189 km (5,088 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 10,646 km (6,615 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Downs?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Downs, it would take approximately 10 h 40 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 Downs?
Downs has 6 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Downs uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Downs?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Downs is near Christiansø, Denmark, roughly 4,095 km from each city.
In which direction is Downs from Bern?
Downs lies to the west of Bern, at an initial bearing of 279°.