Distance from Reading to Bristol
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How far is Reading from Bristol?
Reading (United Kingdom) and Bristol (United Kingdom) are a short distance apart: 113 km in a straight line, that is 70 miles or 61 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Reading, Bristol lies to the west (initial bearing 271°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.4585°, -1.7839°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Reading
- Reading – City of Westminster 58 km
- Reading – London 59 km
- Reading – Archway 59 km
- Reading – Luton 61 km
- Reading – Islington 61 km
- Reading – Milton Keynes 67 km
- Reading – Southampton 68 km
- Reading – Bexley 78 km
- Reading – Northampton 88 km
Other distances from Bristol
- Bristol – Newport 31 km
- Bristol – Cardiff 41 km
- Bristol – Swansea 95 km
- Bristol – Southampton 103 km
- Bristol – Birmingham 124 km
- Bristol – Coventry 129 km
- Bristol – Wolverhampton 130 km
- Bristol – Milton Keynes 143 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Reading from Bristol?
The straight-line distance between Reading and Bristol is 113 km (70 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Bristol from Reading?
Bristol is to the west of Reading, at an initial bearing of 271°.
How long is the flight from Reading to Bristol?
A direct flight would take about 38 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.