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How far is Bern from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Bern (Bern Airport) is 455 miles / 733 kilometers / 396 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LGW) to Bern (BRN) is 643 miles / 1035 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 54 minutes.

London Gatwick Airport – Bern Airport

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455
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Distance from London to Bern

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Bern. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 455.233 miles
  • 732.626 kilometers
  • 395.587 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 454.400 miles
  • 731.285 kilometers
  • 394.863 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from London to Bern?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Bern Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bern Airport (BRN)

On average, flying from London to Bern generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Bern

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bern Airport (BRN).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
Destination Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″E