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Distance from Bradford to Cardiff

Straight line

275 km
171 mi · 149 NM

By road

370 km
230 mi

Travel time

4 h 23 min
flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

SSW 201°
initial bearing

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How far is Bradford from Cardiff?

Bradford (United Kingdom) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 275 km in a straight line, that is 171 miles or 149 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bradford to Cardiff is 370 km (230 miles), about 4 h 23 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Bradford, Cardiff lies to the south (initial bearing 201°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.6391°, -2.4849°.

A direct flight would take about 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bradford from Cardiff?

By road it is 370 km (230 miles) from Bradford to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 275 km (171 miles).

How long is the drive from Bradford to Cardiff?

About 4 h 23 min on the fastest route (370 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Bradford?

Cardiff is to the south of Bradford, at an initial bearing of 201°.

How long is the flight from Bradford to Cardiff?

A direct flight would take about 51 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.