Cardiff – Leeds distance
280km
Straight-line distance · 174 miles
DirectionNNE · 23°
Est. time (90 km/h)3 h 07 min
Midpoint52.641, -2.386
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Cardiff and Leeds is about 280 km (174 miles), heading NNE — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Cardiff from Leeds?
In a straight line, the Cardiff–Leeds distance is about 280 km (174 miles), heading NNE.
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Leeds?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line Cardiff–Leeds distance would take about 3 h 07 min. Real road time is longer, depending on the route, traffic and stops.
Is this the road distance?
No. The value shown is the straight-line (great-circle) distance, equal to the flight distance. The real road distance, which follows roads, is usually 20–40% longer.
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- Swansea55 km
- Bath58 km
- Gloucester78 km
- Exeter88 km
- Swindon97 km
- Bournemouth124 km
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- York35 km
- Sheffield46 km
- Manchester63 km
- Bolton63 km
- Preston76 km
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