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How far is Albany, NY, from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 3247 miles / 5226 kilometers / 2822 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Albany International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Albany

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3247.175 miles
  • 5225.822 kilometers
  • 2821.718 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
  • 3238.111 miles
  • 5211.235 kilometers
  • 2813.842 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 Albany?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Albany International Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Albany International Airport (ALB)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Albany generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Albany

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

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 Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W