How far is Cardiff from Lydd?
The distance between Lydd (Lydd Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 189 miles / 303 kilometers / 164 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lydd (LYX) to Cardiff (CWL) is 237 miles / 381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 35 minutes.
Lydd Airport – Cardiff Airport
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Distance from Lydd to Cardiff
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lydd to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 188.536 miles
- 303.419 kilometers
- 163.833 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- 187.955 miles
- 302.485 kilometers
- 163.329 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 Lydd to Cardiff?
The estimated flight time from Lydd Airport to Cardiff Airport is 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lydd and Cardiff?
Flight carbon footprint between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)
On average, flying from Lydd to Cardiff generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lydd to Cardiff
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lydd Airport (LYX) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Airport information
| Origin | Lydd Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lydd |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LYX |
| ICAO Code: | EGMD |
| Coordinates: | 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E |
| Destination | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |