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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 3913 miles / 6297 kilometers / 3400 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3913.015 miles
  • 6297.387 kilometers
  • 3400.317 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
  • 3901.620 miles
  • 6279.049 kilometers
  • 3390.415 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 7 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Minneapolis generates about 446 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 446 kilograms equals 982 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W