Distance from Cologne to Bern
Cologne → Bern
7,244 km
≈ 4,501 miles · 3,912 nautical miles
CologneBern
9 h 30 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 8 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (48°)
+7 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 7,244 km (4,501 miles), the route from Cologne to Bern is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 9 h 30 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Antigo, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 7,244 km / 4,501 mi / 3,912 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 9,417 km / 5,852 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 9 h 30 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 d 8 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 48° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Antigo, United States |
| Time difference | Bern is +7 h (UTC-06:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Cologne coordinates | 44.7716, -93.7814 |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Cologne 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 Cologne?
Bern is 7,244 km (4,501 miles) from Cologne measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 9,417 km (5,852 mi).
How long is the flight from Cologne to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Cologne and Bern, it would take approximately 9 h 30 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 Cologne and Bern?
Bern has 7 hours ahead of Cologne. Cologne uses UTC-06:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Cologne and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Cologne and Bern is near Antigo, United States, roughly 3,622 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Cologne?
Bern lies to the northeast of Cologne, at an initial bearing of 48°.