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How far is Brussels from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Brussels (Brussels Airport) is 342 miles / 550 kilometers / 297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Brussels (BRU) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 25 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Brussels Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Brussels

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 341.895 miles
  • 550.227 kilometers
  • 297.099 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
  • 340.828 miles
  • 548.510 kilometers
  • 296.172 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 Brussels?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Brussels Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Brussels Airport (BRU)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Brussels generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 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 Brussels

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Brussels Airport (BRU).

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 Brussels Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: BRU
ICAO Code: EBBR
Coordinates: 50°54′5″N, 4°29′3″E