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How far is Nantes from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Nantes (Nantes Atlantique Airport) is 297 miles / 477 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Nantes (NTE) is 350 miles / 564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 16 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Nantes Atlantique Airport

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297
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Distance from Bristol to Nantes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 296.540 miles
  • 477.234 kilometers
  • 257.686 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
  • 296.463 miles
  • 477.111 kilometers
  • 257.619 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 Nantes?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)

On average, flying from Bristol to Nantes generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 151 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 Nantes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE).

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 Nantes Atlantique Airport
City: Nantes
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: NTE
ICAO Code: LFRS
Coordinates: 47°9′11″N, 1°36′38″W