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Distance from Bristol to Norwich

Straight line

297 km
185 mi · 161 NM

By road

369 km
229 mi

Travel time

4 h 23 min
flight ≈ 52 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Norwich?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Norwich (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 297 km in a straight line, that is 185 miles or 161 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Norwich is 369 km (229 miles), about 4 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Norwich lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.0576°, -0.6747°.

A direct flight would take about 52 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 Norwich?

By road it is 369 km (229 miles) from Bristol to Norwich; in a straight line it is 297 km (185 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Norwich?

About 4 h 23 min on the fastest route (369 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Norwich from Bristol?

Norwich is to the north-east of Bristol, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Bristol to Norwich?

A direct flight would take about 52 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.