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How far is Osaka from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Osaka (Kansai International Airport) is 6012 miles / 9675 kilometers / 5224 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Kansai International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Osaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6011.585 miles
  • 9674.709 kilometers
  • 5223.925 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
  • 5997.165 miles
  • 9651.501 kilometers
  • 5211.394 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 Osaka?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Kansai International Airport is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Kansai International Airport (KIX)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Osaka generates about 718 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 718 kilograms equals 1 583 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Osaka

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

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 Kansai International Airport
City: Osaka
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIX
ICAO Code: RJBB
Coordinates: 34°25′38″N, 135°14′38″E