How far is Metz from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Metz (Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport) is 457 miles / 735 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Metz (ETZ) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 4 minutes.

Distance from Cardiff to Metz

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 456.868 miles
• 735.257 kilometers
• 397.007 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

• 455.623 miles
• 733.255 kilometers
• 395.926 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 Metz?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Metz?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Metz generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Metz

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ).

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	Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport
City:	Metz
Country:	France
IATA Code:	ETZ
ICAO Code:	LFJL
Coordinates:	48°58′55″N, 6°15′4″E