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How far is Cardiff from Barcelona?

The distance between Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barcelona (BCN) to Cardiff (CWL) is 1097 miles / 1766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 55 minutes.

Barcelona–El Prat Airport – Cardiff Airport

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744
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1197
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646
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Distance from Barcelona to Cardiff

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barcelona to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 743.706 miles
  • 1196.879 kilometers
  • 646.263 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 743.670 miles
  • 1196.820 kilometers
  • 646.231 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Barcelona to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cardiff Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Barcelona to Cardiff generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barcelona to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Barcelona–El Prat Airport
City: Barcelona
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BCN
ICAO Code: LEBL
Coordinates: 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″E
Destination Cardiff Airport
City: Cardiff
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: CWL
ICAO Code: EGFF
Coordinates: 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W

Airlines flying from Barcelona (BCN) to Cardiff (CWL)

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