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Distance from Northampton to Cardiff

Straight line

180 km
112 mi · 97 NM

By road

236 km
146 mi

Travel time

3 h 3 min
flight ≈ 43 min

Direction

WSW 242°
initial bearing

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How far is Northampton from Cardiff?

Northampton (United Kingdom) and Cardiff (United Kingdom) are a medium distance apart: 180 km in a straight line, that is 112 miles or 97 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Northampton to Cardiff is 236 km (146 miles), about 3 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Northampton, Cardiff lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). Both cities are in United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 51.8706°, -2.0415°.

A direct flight would take about 43 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 Northampton from Cardiff?

By road it is 236 km (146 miles) from Northampton to Cardiff; in a straight line it is 180 km (112 miles).

How long is the drive from Northampton to Cardiff?

About 3 h 3 min on the fastest route (236 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cardiff from Northampton?

Cardiff is to the south-west of Northampton, at an initial bearing of 242°.

How long is the flight from Northampton to Cardiff?

A direct flight would take about 43 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.