Distance from Downs to Bern
Downs → Bern
8,189 km
≈ 5,088 miles · 4,422 nautical miles
DownsBern
10 h 40 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 22 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (45°)
+6 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 8,189 km (5,088 miles), the route from Downs to Bern is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 10 h 40 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near El Caney, Cuba.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 8,189 km / 5,088 mi / 4,422 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 10,646 km / 6,615 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 10 h 40 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 d 22 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 45° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near El Caney, Cuba |
| Time difference | Bern is +6 h (UTC-05:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Downs coordinates | 17.95, -77.5731 |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Downs 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 Downs?
Bern is 8,189 km (5,088 miles) from Downs measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 10,646 km (6,615 mi).
How long is the flight from Downs to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Downs and Bern, it would take approximately 10 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 Downs and Bern?
Bern has 6 hours ahead of Downs. Downs uses UTC-05:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Downs and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Downs and Bern is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 4,095 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Downs?
Bern lies to the northeast of Downs, at an initial bearing of 45°.