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How far is Cologne from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 430 miles / 692 kilometers / 374 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Cologne (CGN) is 497 miles / 800 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Cologne Bonn Airport

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Distance from Bristol to Cologne

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bristol to Cologne. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 430.168 miles
  • 692.288 kilometers
  • 373.805 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 428.822 miles
  • 690.122 kilometers
  • 372.636 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Bristol to Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Bristol to Cologne generates about 88 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 88 kilograms equals 195 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bristol to Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W
Destination Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E