How far is London from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and London (London City Airport) is 147 miles / 237 kilometers / 128 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to London (LCY) is 173 miles / 278 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 53 minutes.
Cardiff Airport – London City Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 146.980 miles
- 236.541 kilometers
- 127.722 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- 146.516 miles
- 235.794 kilometers
- 127.319 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to London City Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and London City Airport (LCY)
On average, flying from Cardiff to London generates about 47 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 47 kilograms equals 103 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and London City Airport (LCY).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |