Distance from Cardiff to Reading
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Cardiff0 mCardiff is the capital and largest city of Wales. Cardiff had a population of 383,919 in 2024 and forms a principal area officially known as the City and County of Cardiff. The city is the eleventh largest in the Unit…
Reading0 mReading is the process of taking in the sense or meaning of the symbols of a written language, by means of sight or touch. The ability to read is called literacy.
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Cardiff to Reading?
It is 153 km in a straight line from Cardiff to Reading. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Reading?
A direct flight takes about 56 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Cardiff to Reading?
Around 2 h 33 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.