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How far is Blackpool from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Blackpool (Blackpool Airport) is 165 miles / 265 kilometers / 143 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Blackpool (BLK) is 241 miles / 388 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 35 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Blackpool Airport

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165
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Distance from Cardiff to Blackpool

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Blackpool. 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 Cardiff to Blackpool?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Blackpool Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Blackpool?

There is no time difference between Cardiff and Blackpool.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Blackpool Airport (BLK)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Blackpool 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 Cardiff to Blackpool

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Blackpool Airport (BLK).

Airport information

Origin Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W
Destination Blackpool Airport
City: Blackpool
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BLK
ICAO Code: EGNH
Coordinates: 53°46′18″N, 3°1′42″W