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How far is Bristol from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 5386 miles / 8668 kilometers / 4681 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5386.318 miles
  • 8668.439 kilometers
  • 4680.583 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
  • 5373.455 miles
  • 8647.737 kilometers
  • 4669.405 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 Los Angeles to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Bristol Airport is 10 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Bristol generates about 635 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 635 kilograms equals 1 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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