How far is Cardiff from Bristol?
The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 27 miles / 43 kilometers / 23 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Cardiff (CWL) is 60 miles / 97 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Distance from Bristol to Cardiff
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bristol to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 27.017 miles
- 43.480 kilometers
- 23.477 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- 26.932 miles
- 43.343 kilometers
- 23.403 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 Cardiff?
The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Cardiff Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bristol and Cardiff?
Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)
On average, flying from Bristol to Cardiff generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 64 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 Cardiff
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Airport information
| Origin | Bristol Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bristol |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BRS |
| ICAO Code: | EGGD |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W |
| Destination | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |