Distance from Manchester to Cardiff
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How far is Manchester from Cardiff?
Manchester (United Kingdom) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 232 km in a straight line, that is 144 miles or 125 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Manchester, Cardiff lies to the south (initial bearing 196°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 52.4814°, -2.7194°.
A direct flight would take about 47 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Manchester
- Manchester – Preston 44 km
- Manchester – Bradford 47 km
- Manchester – Liverpool 50 km
- Manchester – Sheffield 52 km
- Manchester – Birkenhead 52 km
- Manchester – Stoke-on-Trent 53 km
- Manchester – Leeds 57 km
- Manchester – Blackpool 65 km
- Manchester – Derby 80 km
Other distances from Cardiff
- Cardiff – Newport 17 km
- Cardiff – Bristol 41 km
- Cardiff – Swansea 55 km
- Cardiff – Southampton 139 km
- Cardiff – Plymouth 141 km
- Cardiff – Birmingham 142 km
- Cardiff – Wolverhampton 143 km
- Cardiff – Reading 153 km
- Cardiff – Coventry 154 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Manchester from Cardiff?
The straight-line distance between Manchester and Cardiff is 232 km (144 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cardiff from Manchester?
Cardiff is to the south of Manchester, at an initial bearing of 196°.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Cardiff?
A direct flight would take about 47 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.