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How far is Umtata from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Umtata (Mthatha Airport) is 6033 miles / 9709 kilometers / 5242 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Mthatha Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Umtata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6032.683 miles
  • 9708.661 kilometers
  • 5242.258 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
  • 6052.297 miles
  • 9740.229 kilometers
  • 5259.303 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 Umtata?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Mthatha Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Mthatha Airport (UTT)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Umtata generates about 721 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 721 kilograms equals 1 590 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Umtata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Mthatha Airport (UTT).

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 Mthatha Airport
City: Umtata
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: UTT
ICAO Code: FAUT
Coordinates: 31°32′52″S, 28°40′27″E