Distance from Riyadh to Bern

🇸🇦 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Riyadh → Bern
4,253 km
2,642 miles · 2,296 nautical miles
RiyadhBern
5 h 47 min
Flight (if direct)
2 d 13 h
Driving time (est.)
northwest
Direction (316°)
-2 h
Time difference

About this route

The straight-line distance from Riyadh to Bern is 4,253 km (2,642 miles). At this scale, air travel is the practical choice — if a direct flight operates, it would take around 5 h 47 min.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Nakagami-gun, Japan.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance4,253 km / 2,642 mi / 2,296 nmi
Estimated road distance5,528 km / 3,435 mi
Estimated flight time5 h 47 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time2 d 13 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing316° — northwest
Geographic midpointNear Nakagami-gun, Japan
Time differenceBern is -2 h (UTC+03:00 → UTC+01:00)
Riyadh coordinates24.6877, 46.7219
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Riyadh 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 Riyadh?
Bern is 4,253 km (2,642 miles) from Riyadh measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 5,528 km (3,435 mi).
How long is the flight from Riyadh to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Riyadh and Bern, it would take approximately 5 h 47 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 Riyadh and Bern?
Bern has 2 hours behind Riyadh. Riyadh uses UTC+03:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Riyadh and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Riyadh and Bern is near Nakagami-gun, Japan, roughly 2,126 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Riyadh?
Bern lies to the northwest of Riyadh, at an initial bearing of 316°.