How far is Cardiff from London?
The distance between London (London City Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 147 miles / 237 kilometers / 128 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LCY) to Cardiff (CWL) is 172 miles / 277 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 53 minutes.
London City Airport – Cardiff Airport
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Distance from London to Cardiff
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Cardiff. 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 London to Cardiff?
The estimated flight time from London City Airport to Cardiff Airport is 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Cardiff?
Flight carbon footprint between London City Airport (LCY) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)
On average, flying from London to Cardiff 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 London to Cardiff
See the map of the shortest flight path between London City Airport (LCY) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Airport information
| Origin | London City Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LCY |
| ICAO Code: | EGLC |
| Coordinates: | 51°30′19″N, 0°3′19″E |
| Destination | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |