Distance from Root to Oslo

🇨🇭 Root, Switzerland🇳🇴 Oslo, Norway

Root → Oslo
1,431 km
889 miles · 773 nautical miles
RootOslo
2 h 17 min
Flight (if direct)
20 h 41 min
Driving time (est.)
north
Direction (5°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Root to Oslo covers 1,431 km (889 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 1,861 km by road.

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

MetricValue
Straight-line distance1,431 km / 889 mi / 773 nmi
Estimated road distance1,861 km / 1,156 mi
Estimated flight time2 h 17 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time20 h 41 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing5° — north
Geographic midpointNear Kekaha, United States
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Root coordinates47.1146, 8.3902
Oslo coordinates59.9127, 10.7461

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

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Oslo from Root?
Oslo is 1,431 km (889 miles) from Root measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 1,861 km (1,156 mi).
How long is the flight from Root to Oslo?
If a direct flight operates between Root and Oslo, it would take approximately 2 h 17 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 Oslo?
Oslo has the same time zone offset. Root uses UTC+01:00 and Oslo uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Root and Oslo?
The geographic midpoint between Root and Oslo is near Kekaha, United States, roughly 716 km from each city.
In which direction is Oslo from Root?
Oslo lies to the north of Root, at an initial bearing of 5°.