Distance from Bern to Parma

🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland🇺🇸 Parma, United States

Bern → Parma
8,547 km
5,311 miles · 4,615 nautical miles
BernParma
11 h 7 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 3 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (322°)
-8 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 8,547 km (5,311 miles), the route from Bern to Parma is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 11 h 7 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Tinglev, Denmark.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance8,547 km / 5,311 mi / 4,615 nmi
Estimated road distance11,111 km / 6,904 mi
Estimated flight time11 h 7 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time5 d 3 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing322° — northwest
Geographic midpointNear Tinglev, Denmark
Time differenceParma is -8 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-07:00)
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474
Parma coordinates43.7852, -116.9432

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Parma — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Parma from Bern?
Parma is 8,547 km (5,311 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,111 km (6,904 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Parma?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Parma, it would take approximately 11 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 Parma?
Parma has 8 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Parma uses UTC-07:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Parma?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Parma is near Tinglev, Denmark, roughly 4,273 km from each city.
In which direction is Parma from Bern?
Parma lies to the northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 322°.