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How far is Wanxian from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Wanxian (Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport) is 5425 miles / 8731 kilometers / 4714 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Wanxian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5424.965 miles
  • 8730.634 kilometers
  • 4714.165 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
  • 5412.933 miles
  • 8711.271 kilometers
  • 4703.710 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 Wanxian?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Wanxian generates about 640 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 640 kilograms equals 1 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Wanxian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN).

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 Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport
City: Wanxian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WXN
ICAO Code: ZUWX
Coordinates: 30°50′9″N, 108°24′21″E