How far is Bristol from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 111 miles / 178 kilometers / 96 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Bristol (BRS) is 140 miles / 226 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 49 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Bristol Airport
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Distance from London to Bristol
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Bristol. 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 London to Bristol?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Bristol Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Bristol?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bristol Airport (BRS)
On average, flying from London to Bristol 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 London to Bristol
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Bristol Airport (BRS).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Bristol Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bristol |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | BRS |
| ICAO Code: | EGGD |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W |