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How far is Bologna from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Bologna (Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport) is 826 miles / 1329 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Bologna (BLQ) is 1077 miles / 1733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Bologna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 825.650 miles
  • 1328.754 kilometers
  • 717.470 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
  • 824.026 miles
  • 1326.142 kilometers
  • 716.059 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 Bologna?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Bologna generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 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 Bologna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).

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 Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
City: Bologna
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: BLQ
ICAO Code: LIPE
Coordinates: 44°32′7″N, 11°17′19″E