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How far is Edinburgh from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 317 miles / 510 kilometers / 275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) is 386 miles / 621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 21 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Edinburgh Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Edinburgh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 316.998 miles
  • 510.159 kilometers
  • 275.464 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
  • 316.698 miles
  • 509.676 kilometers
  • 275.203 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 Edinburgh?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Edinburgh?

There is no time difference between Bristol and Edinburgh.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

On average, flying from Bristol to Edinburgh generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 158 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 Edinburgh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

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 Edinburgh Airport
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: EDI
ICAO Code: EGPH
Coordinates: 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W

Airlines flying from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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