How far is London from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and London (London Heathrow Airport) is 125 miles / 201 kilometers / 108 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to London (LHR) is 150 miles / 242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 59 minutes.
Cardiff Airport – London Heathrow 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)- 124.604 miles
- 200.531 kilometers
- 108.278 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- 124.211 miles
- 199.898 kilometers
- 107.936 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 Heathrow Airport is 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
On average, flying from Cardiff to London generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 96 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR).
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 Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |