Distance from Chars to Bern

🇫🇷 Chars, France🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Chars → Bern
478 km
297 miles · 258 nautical miles
CharsBern
1 h 6 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 54 min
Driving time (est.)
east-southeast
Direction (119°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Chars to Bern covers 478 km (297 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 621 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Antigo, United States.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance478 km / 297 mi / 258 nmi
Estimated road distance621 km / 386 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 6 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time6 h 54 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing119° — east-southeast
Geographic midpointNear Antigo, United States
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Chars coordinates49.1603, 1.9367
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Chars 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 Chars?
Bern is 478 km (297 miles) from Chars measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 621 km (386 mi).
How long is the flight from Chars to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Chars and Bern, it would take approximately 1 h 6 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 Chars and Bern?
Bern has the same time zone offset. Chars uses UTC+01:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Chars and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Chars and Bern is near Antigo, United States, roughly 239 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Chars?
Bern lies to the east-southeast of Chars, at an initial bearing of 119°.