Distance from Jerusalem to Bethlehem
🇮🇱 Jerusalem, Israel→🇵🇸 Bethlehem, Palestinian Territory Occupied
Jerusalem → Bethlehem
8 km
≈ 5 miles · 4 nautical miles
JerusalemBethlehem
31 min
Flight (if direct)
7 min
Driving time (est.)
south-southwest
Direction (205°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Jerusalem and Bethlehem are close neighbours — just 8 km apart as the crow flies, a trip most people would make by road rather than by air.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 8 km / 5 mi / 4 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 10 km / 6 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 31 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 7 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 205° — south-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+02:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Jerusalem coordinates | 31.769, 35.2163 |
| Bethlehem coordinates | 31.7054, 35.1818 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Jerusalem and Bethlehem — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Bethlehem from Jerusalem?
Bethlehem is 8 km (5 miles) from Jerusalem measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 10 km (6 mi).
How long is the flight from Jerusalem to Bethlehem?
If a direct flight operates between Jerusalem and Bethlehem, it would take approximately 31 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 Jerusalem and Bethlehem?
Bethlehem has the same time zone offset. Jerusalem uses UTC+02:00 and Bethlehem uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Jerusalem and Bethlehem?
The geographic midpoint between Jerusalem and Bethlehem is near La Nueva Victoria, Mexico, roughly 4 km from each city.
In which direction is Bethlehem from Jerusalem?
Bethlehem lies to the south-southwest of Jerusalem, at an initial bearing of 205°.