Distance from Durham to Bern
Durham → Bern
6,375 km
≈ 3,961 miles · 3,442 nautical miles
DurhamBern
8 h 25 min
Flight (if direct)
3 d 20 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (54°)
+6 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 6,375 km (3,961 miles), the route from Durham to Bern is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 8 h 25 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Nakagami-gun, Japan.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 6,375 km / 3,961 mi / 3,442 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 8,288 km / 5,150 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 8 h 25 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 3 d 20 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 54° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Nakagami-gun, Japan |
| Time difference | Bern is +6 h (UTC-05:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Durham coordinates | 44.2001, -78.9996 |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Durham 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 Durham?
Bern is 6,375 km (3,961 miles) from Durham measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 8,288 km (5,150 mi).
How long is the flight from Durham to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Durham and Bern, it would take approximately 8 h 25 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 Durham and Bern?
Bern has 6 hours ahead of Durham. Durham uses UTC-05:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Durham and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Durham and Bern is near Nakagami-gun, Japan, roughly 3,188 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Durham?
Bern lies to the northeast of Durham, at an initial bearing of 54°.