Distance from Bern to Lyons
Bern → Lyons
16,594 km
≈ 10,311 miles · 8,960 nautical miles
BernLyons
21 h 7 min
Flight (if direct)
9 d 23 h
Driving time (est.)
east
Direction (82°)
+10 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 16,594 km (10,311 miles), the route from Bern to Lyons is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 21 h 7 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 16,594 km / 10,311 mi / 8,960 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 21,572 km / 13,404 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 21 h 7 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 9 d 23 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 82° — east |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Lyons is +10 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC+11:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Lyons coordinates | -35.3406, 149.074 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Lyons — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Lyons from Bern?
Lyons is 16,594 km (10,311 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 21,572 km (13,404 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Lyons?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Lyons, it would take approximately 21 h 7 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 Lyons?
Lyons has 10 hours ahead of Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Lyons uses UTC+11:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Lyons?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Lyons is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 8,297 km from each city.
In which direction is Lyons from Bern?
Lyons lies to the east of Bern, at an initial bearing of 82°.