How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 3427 miles / 5516 kilometers / 2978 nautical miles.
Cardiff Airport – Philadelphia International Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to Philadelphia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Philadelphia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3427.442 miles
- 5515.934 kilometers
- 2978.366 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- 3418.428 miles
- 5501.426 kilometers
- 2970.533 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 Philadelphia?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Philadelphia?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Philadelphia generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 850 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cardiff to Philadelphia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Philadelphia International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHL |
| ICAO Code: | KPHL |
| Coordinates: | 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W |