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How far is Bristol from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 5414 miles / 8712 kilometers / 4704 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5413.565 miles
  • 8712.288 kilometers
  • 4704.259 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
  • 5400.985 miles
  • 8692.043 kilometers
  • 4693.328 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 San Diego to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Bristol Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Bristol generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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