Distance from Root to Bern
Root → Bern
74 km
≈ 46 miles · 40 nautical miles
RootBern
36 min
Flight (if direct)
1 h 4 min
Driving time (est.)
west-southwest
Direction (256°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Root and Bern sit 74 km apart, a classic regional journey. That is roughly 46 miles measured in a straight line between the two city centres.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Ville-Marie, Canada.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 74 km / 46 mi / 40 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 96 km / 60 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 36 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 1 h 4 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 256° — west-southwest |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Ville-Marie, Canada |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00) |
| Root coordinates | 47.1146, 8.3902 |
| Bern coordinates | 46.9481, 7.4474 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Root 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 Root?
Bern is 74 km (46 miles) from Root measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 96 km (60 mi).
How long is the flight from Root to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Root and Bern, it would take approximately 36 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 Root and Bern?
Bern has the same time zone offset. Root uses UTC+01:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Root and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Root and Bern is near Ville-Marie, Canada, roughly 37 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Root?
Bern lies to the west-southwest of Root, at an initial bearing of 256°.