Distance from Gera to Bern

🇩🇪 Gera, Germany🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Gera → Bern
553 km
344 miles · 299 nautical miles
GeraBern
1 h 11 min
Flight (if direct)
7 h 59 min
Driving time (est.)
southwest
Direction (220°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Gera to Bern covers 553 km (344 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 719 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Rucăr, Romania.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance553 km / 344 mi / 299 nmi
Estimated road distance719 km / 447 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 11 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time7 h 59 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing220° — southwest
Geographic midpointNear Rucăr, Romania
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Gera coordinates50.8803, 12.0819
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Gera and Bern — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

Reverse: Bern to Gera All distances from Gera All distances from Bern

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bern from Gera?
Bern is 553 km (344 miles) from Gera measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 719 km (447 mi).
How long is the flight from Gera to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Gera and Bern, it would take approximately 1 h 11 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 Gera and Bern?
Bern has the same time zone offset. Gera uses UTC+01:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Gera and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Gera and Bern is near Rucăr, Romania, roughly 276 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Gera?
Bern lies to the southwest of Gera, at an initial bearing of 220°.