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Distance from Leeds to Bristol

Straight line

270 km
168 mi · 146 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 50 min

Direction

SSW 196°
initial bearing

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How far is Leeds from Bristol?

Leeds (United Kingdom) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 270 km in a straight line, that is 168 miles or 146 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Leeds, Bristol lies to the south (initial bearing 196°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6270°, -2.0863°.

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 Leeds from Bristol?

The straight-line distance between Leeds and Bristol is 270 km (168 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bristol from Leeds?

Bristol is to the south of Leeds, at an initial bearing of 196°.

How long is the flight from Leeds to Bristol?

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.