Distance from Lyons to Bern
Lyons → Bern
8,007 km
≈ 4,975 miles · 4,323 nautical miles
LyonsBern
10 h 27 min
Flight (if direct)
4 d 19 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (44°)
+7 h
Time difference
About this route
Spanning 8,007 km (4,975 miles), the route from Lyons to Bern is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 10 h 27 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Antigo, United States.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 8,007 km / 4,975 mi / 4,323 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 10,409 km / 6,468 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 10 h 27 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 4 d 19 h (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 44° — northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Antigo, United States |
| Time difference | Bern is +7 h (UTC-06:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Lyons coordinates | 38.345, -98.2017 |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Lyons 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 Lyons?
Bern is 8,007 km (4,975 miles) from Lyons measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 10,409 km (6,468 mi).
How long is the flight from Lyons to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Lyons and Bern, it would take approximately 10 h 27 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 Lyons and Bern?
Bern has 7 hours ahead of Lyons. Lyons uses UTC-06:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Lyons and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Lyons and Bern is near Antigo, United States, roughly 4,003 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Lyons?
Bern lies to the northeast of Lyons, at an initial bearing of 44°.