How far is Kirkwall from Bristol?
The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) is 524 miles / 843 kilometers / 455 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Kirkwall (KOI) is 694 miles / 1117 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 4 minutes.
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Distance from Bristol to Kirkwall
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bristol to Kirkwall. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 524.057 miles
- 843.389 kilometers
- 455.393 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- 523.440 miles
- 842.396 kilometers
- 454.857 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 Kirkwall?
The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Kirkwall Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bristol and Kirkwall?
Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI)
On average, flying from Bristol to Kirkwall generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 225 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 Kirkwall
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Kirkwall Airport (KOI).
Airport information
| Origin | Bristol Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bristol |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BRS |
| ICAO Code: | EGGD |
| Coordinates: | 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W |
| Destination | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |