How far is Cardiff from Derry?
The distance between Derry (City of Derry Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 298 miles / 479 kilometers / 259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Derry (LDY) to Cardiff (CWL) is 436 miles / 702 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.
City of Derry Airport – Cardiff Airport
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Distance from Derry to Cardiff
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Derry to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 297.694 miles
- 479.092 kilometers
- 258.689 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- 297.237 miles
- 478.357 kilometers
- 258.292 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 Derry to Cardiff?
The estimated flight time from City of Derry Airport to Cardiff Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Derry and Cardiff?
Flight carbon footprint between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)
On average, flying from Derry to Cardiff generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Derry to Cardiff
See the map of the shortest flight path between City of Derry Airport (LDY) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Airport information
| Origin | City of Derry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Derry |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LDY |
| ICAO Code: | EGAE |
| Coordinates: | 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W |
| Destination | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |