Distance from Béthune to Bern

🇫🇷 Béthune, France🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Béthune → Bern
532 km
330 miles · 287 nautical miles
BéthuneBern
1 h 10 min
Flight (if direct)
7 h 41 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (137°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Béthune to Bern covers 532 km (330 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 691 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance532 km / 330 mi / 287 nmi
Estimated road distance691 km / 429 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 10 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time7 h 41 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing137° — southeast
Geographic midpointNear Rucăr, Romania
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Béthune coordinates50.5297, 2.64
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Bern from Béthune?
Bern is 532 km (330 miles) from Béthune measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 691 km (429 mi).
How long is the flight from Béthune to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Béthune and Bern, it would take approximately 1 h 10 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 Béthune and Bern?
Bern has the same time zone offset. Béthune uses UTC+01:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Béthune and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Béthune and Bern is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 266 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Béthune?
Bern lies to the southeast of Béthune, at an initial bearing of 137°.