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How far is Columbus, OH, from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 3735 miles / 6011 kilometers / 3246 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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6011
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Distance from Cardiff to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3734.978 miles
  • 6010.864 kilometers
  • 3245.607 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
  • 3725.038 miles
  • 5994.868 kilometers
  • 3236.970 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Columbus generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 934 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W