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How far is Kangding from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 5220 miles / 8401 kilometers / 4536 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5220.154 miles
  • 8401.023 kilometers
  • 4536.189 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
  • 5208.843 miles
  • 8382.820 kilometers
  • 4526.361 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Kangding Airport is 10 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Kangding generates about 613 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 613 kilograms equals 1 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Kangding

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Kangding Airport (KGT).

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 Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E