How far is Cardiff from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 457 miles / 736 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Cardiff (CWL) is 533 miles / 857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 38 minutes.

Distance from Cologne to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 457.177 miles
• 735.755 kilometers
• 397.276 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

• 455.747 miles
• 733.453 kilometers
• 396.033 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 Cologne to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cardiff Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Cardiff?

The time difference between Cologne and Cardiff is 1 hour. Cardiff is 1 hour behind Cologne.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Cologne to Cardiff generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E

Destination	Cardiff Airport
City:	Cardiff
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	CWL
ICAO Code:	EGFF
Coordinates:	51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W