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How far is Bristol from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 3780 miles / 6083 kilometers / 3284 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3779.732 miles
  • 6082.889 kilometers
  • 3284.497 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
  • 3770.667 miles
  • 6068.300 kilometers
  • 3276.620 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 Raleigh to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Bristol Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Bristol generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 946 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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