Distance from Ely to Bern

🇺🇸 Ely, United States🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Ely → Bern
7,330 km
4,555 miles · 3,958 nautical miles
ElyBern
9 h 36 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 9 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (48°)
+7 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 7,330 km (4,555 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 9 h 36 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Aleutians West Census Area, United States.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance7,330 km / 4,555 mi / 3,958 nmi
Estimated road distance9,529 km / 5,921 mi
Estimated flight time9 h 36 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time4 d 9 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing48° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear Aleutians West Census Area, United States
Time differenceBern is +7 h (UTC-06:00 → UTC+01:00)
Ely coordinates41.8736, -91.5852
Bern coordinates46.9481, 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 7,330 km (4,555 miles) from Ely measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 9,529 km (5,921 mi).
How long is the flight from Ely to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Ely and Bern, it would take approximately 9 h 36 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 7 hours ahead of Ely. Ely uses UTC-06:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Ely and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Ely and Bern is near Aleutians West Census Area, United States, roughly 3,665 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Ely?
Bern lies to the northeast of Ely, at an initial bearing of 48°.