Distance from Essars to Bern

🇫🇷 Essars, France🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Essars → Bern
532 km
331 miles · 287 nautical miles
EssarsBern
1 h 10 min
Flight (if direct)
7 h 41 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (137°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Essars to Bern covers 532 km (331 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 692 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Port McNeill, Canada.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance532 km / 331 mi / 287 nmi
Estimated road distance692 km / 430 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 10 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time7 h 41 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing137° — southeast
Geographic midpointNear Port McNeill, Canada
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Essars coordinates50.5487, 2.6662
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Essars 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 Essars?
Bern is 532 km (331 miles) from Essars measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 692 km (430 mi).
How long is the flight from Essars to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Essars and Bern, it would take approximately 1 h 10 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 Essars and Bern?
Bern has the same time zone offset. Essars uses UTC+01:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Essars and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Essars and Bern is near Port McNeill, Canada, roughly 266 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Essars?
Bern lies to the southeast of Essars, at an initial bearing of 137°.