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How far is Burao from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 3988 miles / 6418 kilometers / 3465 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Burao Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Burao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3987.904 miles
  • 6417.909 kilometers
  • 3465.394 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
  • 3990.050 miles
  • 6421.364 kilometers
  • 3467.259 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 Burao?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Burao Airport is 8 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Burao Airport (BUO)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Burao generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 003 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Burao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Burao Airport (BUO).

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 Burao Airport
City: Burao
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: BUO
ICAO Code: HCMV
Coordinates: 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E