How far is Cardiff from Blackpool?
The distance between Blackpool (Blackpool Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 165 miles / 265 kilometers / 143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Blackpool (BLK) to Cardiff (CWL) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 35 minutes.
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Distance from Blackpool to Cardiff
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Blackpool to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 164.753 miles
- 265.145 kilometers
- 143.167 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- 164.627 miles
- 264.942 kilometers
- 143.057 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 Blackpool to Cardiff?
The estimated flight time from Blackpool Airport to Cardiff Airport is 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Blackpool and Cardiff?
Flight carbon footprint between Blackpool Airport (BLK) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)
On average, flying from Blackpool to Cardiff generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 109 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Blackpool to Cardiff
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blackpool Airport (BLK) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Airport information
| Origin | Blackpool Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Blackpool |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BLK |
| ICAO Code: | EGNH |
| Coordinates: | 53°46′18″N, 3°1′42″W |
| Destination | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |