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Distance from Derby to Bristol

Straight line

180 km
112 mi · 97 NM

By road

216 km
134 mi

Travel time

2 h 33 min
flight ≈ 44 min

Direction

SSW 206°
initial bearing

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How far is Derby from Bristol?

Derby (United Kingdom) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 180 km in a straight line, that is 112 miles or 97 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Derby to Bristol is 216 km (134 miles), about 2 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Derby, Bristol lies to the south-west (initial bearing 206°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.1903°, -2.0459°.

A direct flight would take about 44 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 Derby from Bristol?

By road it is 216 km (134 miles) from Derby to Bristol; in a straight line it is 180 km (112 miles).

How long is the drive from Derby to Bristol?

About 2 h 33 min on the fastest route (216 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bristol from Derby?

Bristol is to the south-west of Derby, at an initial bearing of 206°.

How long is the flight from Derby to Bristol?

A direct flight would take about 44 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.