Distance from Bern to Durham
Bern → Durham
6,375 km
≈ 3,961 miles · 3,442 nautical miles
BernDurham
8 h 25 min
Flight (if direct)
3 d 20 h
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (302°)
-6 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 6,375 km (3,961 miles), the route from Bern to Durham is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 8 h 25 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 6,375 km / 3,961 mi / 3,442 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 8,288 km / 5,150 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 8 h 25 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 3 d 20 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 302° — west-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Port McNeill, Canada |
| Time difference | Durham is -6 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-05:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Durham coordinates | 44.2001, -78.9996 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Durham — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Durham from Bern?
Durham is 6,375 km (3,961 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 8,288 km (5,150 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Durham?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Durham, it would take approximately 8 h 25 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 Durham?
Durham has 6 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Durham uses UTC-05:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Durham?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Durham is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 3,188 km from each city.
In which direction is Durham from Bern?
Durham lies to the west-northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 302°.