Distance from Needles to Bern

🇺🇸 Needles, United States🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Needles → Bern
9,240 km
5,742 miles · 4,989 nautical miles
NeedlesBern
11 h 59 min
Flight (if direct)
5 d 13 h
Driving time (est.)
northeast
Direction (36°)
+9 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 9,240 km (5,742 miles), the route from Needles to Bern is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 11 h 59 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Antigo, United States.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance9,240 km / 5,742 mi / 4,989 nmi
Estimated road distance12,012 km / 7,464 mi
Estimated flight time11 h 59 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time5 d 13 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing36° — northeast
Geographic midpointNear Antigo, United States
Time differenceBern is +9 h (UTC-08:00 → UTC+01:00)
Needles coordinates34.8481, -114.6141
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Needles 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 Needles?
Bern is 9,240 km (5,742 miles) from Needles measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 12,012 km (7,464 mi).
How long is the flight from Needles to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Needles and Bern, it would take approximately 11 h 59 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 Needles and Bern?
Bern has 9 hours ahead of Needles. Needles uses UTC-08:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Needles and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Needles and Bern is near Antigo, United States, roughly 4,620 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Needles?
Bern lies to the northeast of Needles, at an initial bearing of 36°.