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

1758.1 miles 2829.4 km · straight line
1514.7 miles actual route 2437.7 km · driving distance
31h 13min estimated drive time
£230 - £283 estimated fuel cost
~4h 2min flight time
210° SSW bearing direction

How far is Bristol, United Kingdom from Tenerife?

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Tenerife is 1758.1 miles (2829.4 km) as the crow flies. Tenerife is located SSW of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1514.7 miles, taking about 31h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 2min. Bristol, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Tenerife is in Spain.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Tenerife. 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 Tenerife

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 31h 13min £230 - £283 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 28min $121–$227* Budget
Train ~40h 35min $182–$530* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Tenerife

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m elevation
Tenerife
28.29°N, 16.63°W
Atlantic/Canary
0m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 586 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 147 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM