How far is Cardiff from Leeds?
The distance between Leeds (Leeds Bradford Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 185 miles / 297 kilometers / 161 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Leeds (LBA) to Cardiff (CWL) is 249 miles / 400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 51 minutes.
Leeds Bradford Airport – Cardiff Airport
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Distance from Leeds to Cardiff
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Leeds to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 184.817 miles
- 297.434 kilometers
- 160.602 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- 184.610 miles
- 297.102 kilometers
- 160.422 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 Leeds to Cardiff?
The estimated flight time from Leeds Bradford Airport to Cardiff Airport is 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Leeds and Cardiff?
Flight carbon footprint between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)
On average, flying from Leeds to Cardiff generates about 52 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 52 kilograms equals 115 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Leeds to Cardiff
See the map of the shortest flight path between Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Airport information
| Origin | Leeds Bradford Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Leeds |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LBA |
| ICAO Code: | EGNM |
| Coordinates: | 53°51′57″N, 1°39′38″W |
| Destination | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |