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How far is Hong Kong from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Hong Kong (Hong Kong International Airport) is 6101 miles / 9819 kilometers / 5302 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Hong Kong International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Hong Kong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6101.228 miles
  • 9818.974 kilometers
  • 5301.822 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
  • 6090.593 miles
  • 9801.860 kilometers
  • 5292.581 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 Hong Kong?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 12 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Hong Kong generates about 730 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 730 kilograms equals 1 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Hong Kong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

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 Hong Kong International Airport
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
IATA Code: HKG
ICAO Code: VHHH
Coordinates: 22°18′32″N, 113°54′54″E