How far is Bristol from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 27 miles / 43 kilometers / 23 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Bristol (BRS) is 62 miles / 99 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Distance from Cardiff to Bristol
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Bristol. 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 Cardiff to Bristol?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Bristol Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bristol?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Bristol 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 Cardiff to Bristol
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Bristol Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bristol |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | BRS |
| ICAO Code: | EGGD |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W |