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How far is Margate from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Margate (Margate Airport) is 6022 miles / 9691 kilometers / 5233 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Margate Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Margate

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6021.578 miles
  • 9690.790 kilometers
  • 5232.608 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
  • 6040.819 miles
  • 9721.757 kilometers
  • 5249.329 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 Margate?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Margate Airport is 11 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Margate Airport (MGH)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Margate generates about 720 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 720 kilograms equals 1 586 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Margate

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Margate Airport (MGH).

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 Margate Airport
City: Margate
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: MGH
ICAO Code: FAMG
Coordinates: 30°51′26″S, 30°20′34″E