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How far is Tobruk from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Tobruk (Tobruk Airport) is 1930 miles / 3107 kilometers / 1677 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Tobruk Airport

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1930
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3107
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1677
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Distance from Cardiff to Tobruk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1930.392 miles
  • 3106.665 kilometers
  • 1677.465 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
  • 1928.938 miles
  • 3104.325 kilometers
  • 1676.201 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 Tobruk?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Tobruk Airport is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Tobruk Airport (TOB)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Tobruk generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 465 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Tobruk

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Tobruk Airport (TOB).

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 Tobruk Airport
City: Tobruk
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: TOB
ICAO Code: HLGN
Coordinates: 31°51′39″N, 23°54′25″E