Bristol, United Kingdom to Copenhagen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

685.1 miles 1102.5 km · straight line
979.5 miles actual route 1576.4 km · driving distance
16h 47min estimated drive time
£149 - £183 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bristol, United Kingdom from Copenhagen?

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Copenhagen is 685.1 miles (1102.5 km) as the crow flies. Copenhagen is located ENE of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 979.5 miles, taking about 16h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Bristol, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Copenhagen is in Denmark.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bristol, United Kingdom and Copenhagen. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bristol, United Kingdom to Copenhagen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 47min £149 - £183 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 8min $78–$147* Budget
Train ~21h 49min $118–$343* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Copenhagen

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM