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Distance from Cardiff to Bradford

Straight line

275 km
171 mi · 149 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 51 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Cardiff from Bradford?

Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Bradford (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.

From Cardiff, Bradford lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). 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 Cardiff from Bradford?

The straight-line distance between Cardiff and Bradford is 275 km (171 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bradford from Cardiff?

Bradford is to the north of Cardiff, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Cardiff to Bradford?

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.