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How far is Kiruna from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Kiruna (Kiruna Airport) is 1389 miles / 2236 kilometers / 1207 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Kiruna (KRN) is 2077 miles / 3342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 29 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Kiruna Airport

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2236
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1207
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Distance from Cardiff to Kiruna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1389.089 miles
  • 2235.522 kilometers
  • 1207.086 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
  • 1385.728 miles
  • 2230.113 kilometers
  • 1204.165 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 Kiruna?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Kiruna Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Kiruna Airport (KRN)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Kiruna generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 380 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 Kiruna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Kiruna Airport (KRN).

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 Kiruna Airport
City: Kiruna
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: KRN
ICAO Code: ESNQ
Coordinates: 67°49′19″N, 20°20′12″E