Flight Time from Birmingham to Cardiff
The flight from Birmingham to Cardiff covers about 88 mi and takes roughly 40 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Birmingham and Cardiff are about 88 mi (142 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 114 mi (184 km), a drive of about 2 hr 3 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 40 min.
| Straight-line distance | 88 mi / 142 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 114 mi / 184 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 2 hr 3 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 40 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $14 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 51.982, -2.547 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Birmingham to Cardiff is about 88 mi (142 km) in a straight line, and roughly 114 mi (184 km) by road.