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How far is Akureyri from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Akureyri (Akureyri Airport) is 1127 miles / 1813 kilometers / 979 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Akureyri (AEY) is 2193 miles / 3529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 10 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Akureyri Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Akureyri

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bristol to Akureyri. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1126.807 miles
  • 1813.420 kilometers
  • 979.168 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
  • 1124.420 miles
  • 1809.578 kilometers
  • 977.094 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 Bristol to Akureyri?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Akureyri Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Akureyri Airport (AEY)

On average, flying from Bristol to Akureyri generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bristol to Akureyri

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Akureyri Airport (AEY).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W
Destination Akureyri Airport
City: Akureyri
Country: Iceland Flag of Iceland
IATA Code: AEY
ICAO Code: BIAR
Coordinates: 65°39′36″N, 18°4′21″W