Flight Time from Basel to Lausanne
The flight from Basel to Lausanne covers about 85 mi and takes roughly 39 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Basel and Lausanne are about 85 mi (136 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 110 mi (177 km), a drive of about 1 hr 58 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 39 min.
| Straight-line distance | 85 mi / 136 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 110 mi / 177 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 1 hr 58 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 39 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $14 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 47.038, 7.098 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Basel to Lausanne is about 85 mi (136 km) in a straight line, and roughly 110 mi (177 km) by road.