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How far is Shaoyang from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) is 5730 miles / 9221 kilometers / 4979 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Shaoyang Wugang Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Shaoyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5729.708 miles
  • 9221.071 kilometers
  • 4978.980 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
  • 5718.281 miles
  • 9202.682 kilometers
  • 4969.051 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 Shaoyang?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Shaoyang Wugang Airport is 11 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Shaoyang generates about 680 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 680 kilograms equals 1 500 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Shaoyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN).

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 Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″E