How far is Cologne from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) is 457 miles / 736 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Cologne (CGN) is 534 miles / 860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 39 minutes.

Distance from Cardiff to Cologne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 457.177 miles
• 735.755 kilometers
• 397.276 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

• 455.747 miles
• 733.453 kilometers
• 396.033 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 Cologne?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Cologne?

The time difference between Cardiff and Cologne is 1 hour. Cologne is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Cologne generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 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 Cologne

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).

Airport information

Origin	Cardiff Airport
City:	Cardiff
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	CWL
ICAO Code:	EGFF
Coordinates:	51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W

Destination	Cologne Bonn Airport
City:	Cologne
Country:	Germany
IATA Code:	CGN
ICAO Code:	EDDK
Coordinates:	50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E