Distance from Ely to Bern
Ely → Bern
796 km
≈ 495 miles · 430 nautical miles
ElyBern
1 h 29 min
Flight (if direct)
11 h 30 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (137°)
+1 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Ely to Bern covers 796 km (495 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,035 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Skibbereen, Ireland.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 796 km / 495 mi / 430 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 1,035 km / 643 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 29 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 11 h 30 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 137° — southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Skibbereen, Ireland |
| Time difference | Bern is +1 h (UTC+00:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Ely coordinates | 52.3996, 0.262 |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Ely 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 Ely?
Bern is 796 km (495 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,035 km (643 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Bern, it would take approximately 1 h 29 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 Ely and Bern?
Bern has 1 hour ahead of Ely. Ely uses UTC+00:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Bern is near Skibbereen, Ireland, roughly 398 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Ely?
Bern lies to the southeast of Ely, at an initial bearing of 137°.