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How far is Altenburg from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Altenburg (Leipzig–Altenburg Airport) is 688 miles / 1107 kilometers / 598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Altenburg (AOC) is 828 miles / 1333 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

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688
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1107
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598
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Distance from Cardiff to Altenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 687.782 miles
  • 1106.877 kilometers
  • 597.666 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
  • 685.619 miles
  • 1103.396 kilometers
  • 595.786 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 Altenburg?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Altenburg generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Altenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC).

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 Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
City: Altenburg
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: AOC
ICAO Code: EDAC
Coordinates: 50°58′55″N, 12°30′22″E