Cardiff – Sunderland distance
399km
Straight-line distance · 248 miles
DirectionNNE · 17°
Est. time (90 km/h)4 h 26 min
Midpoint53.196, -2.317
In a straight line (as the crow flies), the distance between Cardiff and Sunderland is about 399 km (248 miles), heading NNE — classic driving or rail territory.
?Frequently asked questions
How far is Cardiff from Sunderland?
In a straight line, the Cardiff–Sunderland distance is about 399 km (248 miles), heading NNE.
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Sunderland?
At an average speed of 90 km/h, the straight-line Cardiff–Sunderland distance would take about 4 h 26 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
- Oxford136 km
Distances from Sunderland
- Newcastle upon Tyne21 km
- Middlesbrough38 km
- York107 km
- Bradford123 km
- Leeds124 km
- Kingston upon Hull146 km
- Preston153 km
- Bolton162 km