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How far is Bristol from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 183 miles / 294 kilometers / 159 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Caen (CFR) to Bristol (BRS) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 6 minutes.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport – Bristol Airport

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Distance from Caen to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 182.793 miles
  • 294.177 kilometers
  • 158.843 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
  • 182.577 miles
  • 293.830 kilometers
  • 158.655 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 Caen to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Bristol Airport is 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Caen to Bristol generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 114 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Caen to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W
Destination 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