Distance from Vars to Bern

🇫🇷 Vars, France🇨🇭 Bern, Switzerland

Vars → Bern
577 km
359 miles · 312 nautical miles
VarsBern
1 h 13 min
Flight (if direct)
8 h 20 min
Driving time (est.)
east-northeast
Direction (74°)
0 h
Time difference

About this route

Travelling from Vars to Bern covers 577 km (359 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 750 km by road.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance577 km / 359 mi / 312 nmi
Estimated road distance750 km / 466 mi
Estimated flight time1 h 13 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time8 h 20 min (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing74° — east-northeast
Geographic midpointNear Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
Time differenceSame time zone offset (UTC+01:00 → UTC+01:00)
Vars coordinates45.7626, 0.1248
Bern coordinates46.9481, 7.4474

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Vars 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 Vars?
Bern is 577 km (359 miles) from Vars measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 750 km (466 mi).
How long is the flight from Vars to Bern?
If a direct flight operates between Vars and Bern, it would take approximately 1 h 13 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 Vars and Bern?
Bern has the same time zone offset. Vars uses UTC+01:00 and Bern uses UTC+01:00.
What is the halfway point between Vars and Bern?
The geographic midpoint between Vars and Bern is near Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 288 km from each city.
In which direction is Bern from Vars?
Bern lies to the east-northeast of Vars, at an initial bearing of 74°.