Distance from Bern to Ely
Bern → Ely
8,857 km
≈ 5,504 miles · 4,783 nautical miles
BernEly
11 h 30 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 7 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (318°)
-9 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 8,857 km (5,504 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 11 h 30 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Malmberget, Sweden.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 8,857 km / 5,504 mi / 4,783 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 11,515 km / 7,155 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 11 h 30 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 7 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 318° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Malmberget, Sweden |
| Time difference | Ely is -9 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-08:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Ely coordinates | 39.2474, -114.8886 |
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 8,857 km (5,504 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,515 km (7,155 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Ely?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Ely, it would take approximately 11 h 30 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 9 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Ely uses UTC-08:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Ely?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Ely is near Malmberget, Sweden, roughly 4,429 km from each city.
In which direction is Ely from Bern?
Ely lies to the northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 318°.