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How far is Sochi from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Sochi (Sochi International Airport) is 2070 miles / 3331 kilometers / 1799 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Sochi (AER) is 2575 miles / 4144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 59 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Sochi International Airport

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2070
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3331
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1799
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Distance from Cardiff to Sochi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2069.958 miles
  • 3331.275 kilometers
  • 1798.745 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
  • 2064.352 miles
  • 3322.253 kilometers
  • 1793.873 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 Sochi?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Sochi International Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Sochi International Airport (AER)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Sochi generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Sochi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Sochi International Airport (AER).

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 Sochi International Airport
City: Sochi
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: AER
ICAO Code: URSS
Coordinates: 43°26′59″N, 39°57′23″E