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Distance from Bristol to Bradford

Straight line

266 km
166 mi · 144 NM

By road

340 km
211 mi

Travel time

3 h 54 min
flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

NNE 12°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Bradford?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Bradford (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 266 km in a straight line, that is 166 miles or 144 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Bradford is 340 km (211 miles), about 3 h 54 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 28% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Bradford lies to the north (initial bearing 12°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6253°, -2.1856°.

A direct flight would take about 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bristol from Bradford?

By road it is 340 km (211 miles) from Bristol to Bradford; in a straight line it is 266 km (166 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Bradford?

About 3 h 54 min on the fastest route (340 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bradford from Bristol?

Bradford is to the north of Bristol, at an initial bearing of 12°.

How long is the flight from Bristol to Bradford?

A direct flight would take about 50 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.