Distance from Bern to Makemo
Bern → Makemo
15,743 km
≈ 9,782 miles · 8,500 nautical miles
BernMakemo
20 h 3 min
Flight (if direct)
9 d 11 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (313°)
-10 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 15,743 km (9,782 miles), the route from Bern to Makemo is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 20 h 3 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Möst, Mongolia.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 15,743 km / 9,782 mi / 8,500 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 20,465 km / 12,717 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 20 h 3 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 9 d 11 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 313° — northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Möst, Mongolia |
| Time difference | Makemo is -10 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-09:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Makemo coordinates | -16.5933, -144.0176 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Makemo — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Makemo from Bern?
Makemo is 15,743 km (9,782 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 20,465 km (12,717 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Makemo?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Makemo, it would take approximately 20 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 Makemo?
Makemo has 10 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Makemo uses UTC-09:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Makemo?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Makemo is near Möst, Mongolia, roughly 7,871 km from each city.
In which direction is Makemo from Bern?
Makemo lies to the northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 313°.