Distance from Ely to Bern
Ely → Bern
8,857 km
≈ 5,504 miles · 4,783 nautical miles
ElyBern
11 h 30 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 7 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (36°)
+9 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 8,857 km (5,504 miles), the route from Ely 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 30 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Antigo, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 8,857 km / 5,504 mi / 4,783 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 11,515 km / 7,155 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 11 h 30 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 d 7 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 36° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Antigo, United States |
| Time difference | Bern is +9 h (UTC-08:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Ely coordinates | 39.2474, -114.8886 |
| 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 8,857 km (5,504 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 11,515 km (7,155 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Bern, it would take approximately 11 h 30 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 9 hours ahead of Ely. Ely uses UTC-08:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Bern is near Antigo, United States, roughly 4,429 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Ely?
Bern lies to the northeast of Ely, at an initial bearing of 36°.