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How far is Bristol from Philadelphia, PA?

The distance between Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 3454 miles / 5558 kilometers / 3001 nautical miles.

Philadelphia International Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Philadelphia to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3453.597 miles
  • 5558.026 kilometers
  • 3001.094 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
  • 3444.506 miles
  • 5543.395 kilometers
  • 2993.194 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 Philadelphia to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Philadelphia International Airport to Bristol Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Philadelphia to Bristol generates about 389 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 389 kilograms equals 858 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Philadelphia to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″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