Distance from Lima to Bern

🇺🇸 Lima, United States🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Lima → Bern
6,369 km
3,958 miles · 3,439 nautical miles
LimaBern
8 h 25 min
Flight (if direct)
3 d 20 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (54°)
+6 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 6,369 km (3,958 miles), the route from Lima to Bern is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 8 h 25 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Tinglev, Denmark.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance6,369 km / 3,958 mi / 3,439 nmi
Estimated road distance8,280 km / 5,145 mi
Estimated flight time8 h 25 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time3 d 20 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing54° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear Tinglev, Denmark
Time differenceBern is +6 h (UTC-05:00 → UTC+01:00)
Lima coordinates42.9048, -77.6114
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

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

Reverse: Bern to Lima All distances from Lima All distances from Bern

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bern from Lima?
Bern is 6,369 km (3,958 miles) from Lima measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 8,280 km (5,145 mi).
How long is the flight from Lima to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Lima and Bern, it would take approximately 8 h 25 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 Lima and Bern?
Bern has 6 hours ahead of Lima. Lima uses UTC-05:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Lima and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Lima and Bern is near Tinglev, Denmark, roughly 3,185 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Lima?
Bern lies to the northeast of Lima, at an initial bearing of 54°.