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How far is Kiev from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Kiev (Boryspil International Airport) is 1486 miles / 2391 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Kiev (KBP) is 1678 miles / 2701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 39 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Boryspil International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Kiev

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1485.664 miles
  • 2390.945 kilometers
  • 1291.007 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
  • 1481.022 miles
  • 2383.474 kilometers
  • 1286.973 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 Kiev?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Boryspil International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Kiev generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Kiev

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Boryspil International Airport (KBP).

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 Boryspil International Airport
City: Kiev
Country: Ukraine Flag of Ukraine
IATA Code: KBP
ICAO Code: UKBB
Coordinates: 50°20′42″N, 30°53′40″E