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How far is Al Ain from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Al Ain (Al Ain International Airport) is 3603 miles / 5799 kilometers / 3131 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Al Ain International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Al Ain

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3603.190 miles
  • 5798.773 kilometers
  • 3131.087 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
  • 3598.775 miles
  • 5791.667 kilometers
  • 3127.250 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 Cardiff to Al Ain?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Al Ain International Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Al Ain generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 898 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Al Ain

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Al Ain International Airport (AAN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Al Ain International Airport
City: Al Ain
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AAN
ICAO Code: OMAL
Coordinates: 24°15′42″N, 55°36′33″E