Distance from Bern to Köln
Bern → Köln
445 km
≈ 276 miles · 240 nautical miles
BernKöln
1 h 3 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 25 min
Driving time (est.)
north
Direction (355°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Bern to Köln covers 445 km (276 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 578 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 445 km / 276 mi / 240 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 578 km / 359 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 3 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 6 h 25 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 355° — north |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Köln coordinates | 50.9333, 6.95 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Köln — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Köln from Bern?
Köln is 445 km (276 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 578 km (359 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Köln?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Köln, it would take approximately 1 h 3 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 Köln?
Köln has the same time zone offset. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Köln uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Köln?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Köln is near Leava, Wallis and Futuna Islands, roughly 222 km from each city.
In which direction is Köln from Bern?
Köln lies to the north of Bern, at an initial bearing of 355°.