How far is Bristol from Manchester?

The distance between Manchester (Manchester Airport) and Bristol (Bristol Airport) is 138 miles / 221 kilometers / 120 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Manchester (MAN) to Bristol (BRS) is 171 miles / 275 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 15 minutes.

Distance from Manchester to Bristol

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 137.569 miles
• 221.397 kilometers
• 119.545 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

• 137.465 miles
• 221.229 kilometers
• 119.454 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 Manchester to Bristol?

The estimated flight time from Manchester Airport to Bristol Airport is 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Bristol?

There is no time difference between Manchester and Bristol.

Flight carbon footprint between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Bristol Airport (BRS)

On average, flying from Manchester to Bristol generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Manchester to Bristol

See the map of the shortest flight path between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Airport information

Origin	Manchester Airport
City:	Manchester
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	MAN
ICAO Code:	EGCC
Coordinates:	53°21′13″N, 2°16′29″W

Destination	Bristol Airport
City:	Bristol
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	BRS
ICAO Code:	EGGD
Coordinates:	51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″W