How far is London from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 138 miles / 222 kilometers / 120 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to London (LGW) is 180 miles / 290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 28 minutes.
Cardiff Airport – London Gatwick 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)- 137.790 miles
- 221.752 kilometers
- 119.737 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- 137.361 miles
- 221.062 kilometers
- 119.364 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 Gatwick Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Cardiff to London generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 100 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 Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |