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How far is Florence from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Florence (Florence Airport) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Florence (FLR) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 45 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Florence Airport

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856
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1377
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744
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Distance from Cardiff to Florence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 855.762 miles
  • 1377.215 kilometers
  • 743.637 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
  • 854.229 miles
  • 1374.748 kilometers
  • 742.305 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 Florence?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Florence Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Florence Airport (FLR)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Florence generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Florence

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Florence Airport (FLR).

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 Florence Airport
City: Florence
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FLR
ICAO Code: LIRQ
Coordinates: 43°48′36″N, 11°12′18″E