Distance from Durham to Bern
Durham → Bern
9,153 km
≈ 5,688 miles · 4,942 nautical miles
DurhamBern
11 h 52 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 12 h
Driving time (est.)
north-northeast
Direction (32°)
+9 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 9,153 km (5,688 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 11 h 52 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Antigo, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 9,153 km / 5,688 mi / 4,942 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 11,899 km / 7,394 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 11 h 52 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 12 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 32° — north-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Antigo, United States |
| Time difference | Bern is +9 h (UTC-08:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Durham coordinates | 39.6463, -121.8 |
| 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 9,153 km (5,688 miles) from Durham measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,899 km (7,394 mi).
How long is the flight from Durham to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Durham and Bern, it would take approximately 11 h 52 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 9 hours ahead of Durham. Durham uses UTC-08:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Durham and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Durham and Bern is near Antigo, United States, roughly 4,577 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Durham?
Bern lies to the north-northeast of Durham, at an initial bearing of 32°.