Cardiff to Copenhagen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

705.9 miles 1136.1 km · straight line
1011.5 miles actual route 1627.9 km · driving distance
17h 27min estimated drive time
£153 - £189 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
60° ENE bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Copenhagen?

The distance from Cardiff to Copenhagen is 705.9 miles (1136.1 km) as the crow flies. Copenhagen is located ENE of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1011.5 miles, taking about 17h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Cardiff is in United Kingdom, while Copenhagen is in Denmark.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Copenhagen. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cardiff to Copenhagen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 27min £153 - £189 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 56min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~22h 41min $121–$354* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Copenhagen

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m elevation
Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM