How far is London from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and London (London Stansted Airport) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to London (STN) is 208 miles / 335 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 59 minutes.
Cardiff Airport – London Stansted 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)- 157.563 miles
- 253.574 kilometers
- 136.919 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- 157.082 miles
- 252.798 kilometers
- 136.500 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 Stansted Airport is 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and London Stansted Airport (STN)
On average, flying from Cardiff to London generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 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 Stansted Airport (STN).
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 Stansted Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | STN |
| ICAO Code: | EGSS |
| Coordinates: | 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″E |