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How far is London from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 132 miles / 212 kilometers / 114 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to London (STN) is 171 miles / 275 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 22 minutes.

Bristol Airport – London Stansted 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)
  • 131.739 miles
  • 212.013 kilometers
  • 114.478 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
  • 131.344 miles
  • 211.378 kilometers
  • 114.135 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 Stansted Airport is 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bristol and London?

There is no time difference between Bristol and London.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and London Stansted Airport (STN)

On average, flying from Bristol to London generates about 44 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 44 kilograms equals 98 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 Stansted Airport (STN).

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 London Stansted Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: STN
ICAO Code: EGSS
Coordinates: 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E