Distance from Bern to Scissors
Bern → Scissors
8,996 km
≈ 5,590 miles · 4,857 nautical miles
BernScissors
11 h 40 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 9 h
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (299°)
-7 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 8,996 km (5,590 miles), the route from Bern to Scissors is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 11 h 40 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rietavas, Lithuania.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 8,996 km / 5,590 mi / 4,857 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 11,694 km / 7,267 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 11 h 40 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 9 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 299° — west-northwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rietavas, Lithuania |
| Time difference | Scissors is -7 h (UTC+01:00 → UTC-06:00) |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
| Scissors coordinates | 26.1398, -98.0539 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Bern and Scissors — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Scissors from Bern?
Scissors is 8,996 km (5,590 miles) from Bern measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,694 km (7,267 mi).
How long is the flight from Bern to Scissors?
If a direct flight operates between Bern and Scissors, it would take approximately 11 h 40 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 Scissors?
Scissors has 7 hours behind Bern. Bern uses UTC+01:00 and Scissors uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Bern and Scissors?
The geographic midpoint between Bern and Scissors is near Rietavas, Lithuania, roughly 4,498 km from each city.
In which direction is Scissors from Bern?
Scissors lies to the west-northwest of Bern, at an initial bearing of 299°.