Distance from Driffield to Bern

🇬🇧 Driffield, United Kingdom🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Driffield → Bern
962 km
598 miles · 519 nautical miles
DriffieldBern
1 h 42 min
Flight (if direct)
13 h 54 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (141°)
+1 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Driffield to Bern covers 962 km (598 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,251 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near El Caney, Cuba.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance962 km / 598 mi / 519 nmi
Estimated road distance1,251 km / 777 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 42 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time13 h 54 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing141° — southeast
Geographic midpointNear El Caney, Cuba
Time differenceBern is +1 h (UTC+00:00 → UTC+01:00)
Driffield coordinates54.0061, -0.445
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Driffield 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 Driffield?
Bern is 962 km (598 miles) from Driffield measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,251 km (777 mi).
How long is the flight from Driffield to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Driffield and Bern, it would take approximately 1 h 42 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 Driffield and Bern?
Bern has 1 hour ahead of Driffield. Driffield uses UTC+00:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Driffield and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Driffield and Bern is near El Caney, Cuba, roughly 481 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Driffield?
Bern lies to the southeast of Driffield, at an initial bearing of 141°.