Distance from Bern to Ely

🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland🇺🇸 Ely, United States

Bern → Ely
6,904 km
4,290 miles · 3,728 nautical miles
BernEly
9 h 5 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 3 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (312°)
-7 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 6,904 km (4,290 miles), the route from Bern to Ely is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 9 h 5 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Ville-Marie, Canada.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance6,904 km / 4,290 mi / 3,728 nmi
Estimated road distance8,975 km / 5,577 mi
Estimated flight time9 h 5 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time4 d 3 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing312° — northwest
Geographic midpointNear Ville-Marie, Canada
Time differenceEly is -7 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-06:00)
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474
Ely coordinates47.9032, -91.8671

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 6,904 km (4,290 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 8,975 km (5,577 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Ely, it would take approximately 9 h 5 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 7 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Ely uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Ely is near Ville-Marie, Canada, roughly 3,452 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Bern?
Ely lies to the northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 312°.