Distance from Bern to Ely
Bern → Ely
796 km
≈ 495 miles · 430 nautical miles
BernEly
1 h 29 min
Flight (if direct)
11 h 30 min
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (322°)
-1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Bern to Ely covers 796 km (495 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,035 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Christiansø, Denmark.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 796 km / 495 mi / 430 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,035 km / 643 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 29 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 11 h 30 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 322° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Christiansø, Denmark |
| Time difference | Ely is -1 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Ely coordinates | 52.3996, 0.262 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Ely — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Ely from Bern?
Ely is 796 km (495 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,035 km (643 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Ely, it would take approximately 1 h 29 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 Ely?
Ely has 1 hour behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Ely uses UTC+00:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Ely is near Christiansø, Denmark, roughly 398 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Bern?
Ely lies to the northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 322°.