Distance from Gera to Bern
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.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 553 km / 344 mi / 299 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 719 km / 447 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 11 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 7 h 59 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 220° — southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Rucăr, Romania |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Gera coordinates | 50.8803, 12.0819 |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 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.
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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°.