Distance from Köln to Bern
Köln → Bern
445 km
≈ 276 miles · 240 nautical miles
KölnBern
1 h 3 min
Flight (if direct)
6 h 25 min
Driving time (est.)
south
Direction (175°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Köln to Bern covers 445 km (276 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 578 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Antigo, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 445 km / 276 mi / 240 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 578 km / 359 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 1 h 3 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 6 h 25 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 175° — south |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Antigo, United States |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Köln coordinates | 50.9333, 6.95 |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Köln 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 Köln?
Bern is 445 km (276 miles) from Köln measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 578 km (359 mi).
How long is the flight from Köln to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Köln and Bern, it would take approximately 1 h 3 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 Köln and Bern?
Bern has the same time zone offset. Köln uses UTC+01:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Köln and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Köln and Bern is near Antigo, United States, roughly 222 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Köln?
Bern lies to the south of Köln, at an initial bearing of 175°.