Distance from Bern to Lima
Bern → Lima
10,145 km
≈ 6,304 miles · 5,478 nautical miles
BernLima
13 h 6 min
Flight (if direct)
6 d 2 h
Driving time (est.)
southwest
Direction (235°)
-4 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 10,145 km (6,304 miles), the route from Bern to Lima is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 13 h 6 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 10,145 km / 6,304 mi / 5,478 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 13,188 km / 8,195 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 13 h 6 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 6 d 2 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 235° — southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Lima is -4 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-03:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Lima coordinates | -23.8833, -56.4822 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Lima — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lima from Bern?
Lima is 10,145 km (6,304 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 13,188 km (8,195 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Lima?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Lima, it would take approximately 13 h 6 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 Lima?
Lima has 4 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Lima uses UTC-03:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Lima?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Lima is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 5,072 km from each city.
In which direction is Lima from Bern?
Lima lies to the southwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 235°.