How far is London from Bristol?
The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 111 miles / 178 kilometers / 96 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to London (LGW) is 143 miles / 230 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 51 minutes.
Bristol Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Bristol to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bristol to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 110.860 miles
- 178.412 kilometers
- 96.335 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- 110.517 miles
- 177.859 kilometers
- 96.036 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bristol and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Bristol to London generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 91 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |