Bristol – Inverness distance
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Bristol and Inverness is about 678 km (421 miles), heading N — at this range flying is usually the practical choice, and the crow-flies figure above is close to the actual flight route.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Bristol from Inverness?
In a straight line, the Bristol–Inverness distance is about 678 km (421 miles), heading N. Over a route this long the road adds up considerably — flying is often the practical option.
How long does it take to get from Bristol to Inverness?
At an average 90 km/h the straight-line Bristol–Inverness distance would take about 7 h 32 min — which is why this is a flying route: at a ~800 km/h cruise, the airborne time is roughly 0 h 51 min, plus boarding and taxiing.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
Distances from Bristol
- Bath19 km
- Cardiff41 km
- Gloucester52 km
- Swindon58 km
- Swansea95 km
- Bournemouth96 km
- Oxford98 km
- Southampton104 km
Distances from Inverness
- Aberdeen133 km
- Dundee135 km
- Glasgow179 km
- Edinburgh181 km
- Newcastle upon Tyne318 km
- Sunderland336 km
- Belfast337 km
- Middlesbrough372 km