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How far is Bristol from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 3586 miles / 5771 kilometers / 3116 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3585.800 miles
  • 5770.786 kilometers
  • 3115.975 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
  • 3576.531 miles
  • 5755.869 kilometers
  • 3107.921 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 Washington D.C. to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Bristol Airport is 7 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Bristol generates about 405 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 405 kilograms equals 893 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination 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