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Distance from Bristol to Sheffield

Straight line

228 km
142 mi · 123 NM

By road

289 km
179 mi

Travel time

3 h 21 min
flight ≈ 47 min

Direction

NNE 19°
initial bearing

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How far is Bristol from Sheffield?

Bristol (United Kingdom) and Sheffield (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 228 km in a straight line, that is 142 miles or 123 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bristol to Sheffield is 289 km (179 miles), about 3 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 27% longer than the straight line.

From Bristol, Sheffield lies to the north (initial bearing 19°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4204°, -2.0436°.

A direct flight would take about 47 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 Sheffield?

By road it is 289 km (179 miles) from Bristol to Sheffield; in a straight line it is 228 km (142 miles).

How long is the drive from Bristol to Sheffield?

About 3 h 21 min on the fastest route (289 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Sheffield from Bristol?

Sheffield is to the north of Bristol, at an initial bearing of 19°.

How long is the flight from Bristol to Sheffield?

A direct flight would take about 47 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.