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How far is Vancouver from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) is 4652 miles / 7487 kilometers / 4043 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Vancouver International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Vancouver

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4652.449 miles
  • 7487.391 kilometers
  • 4042.868 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
  • 4638.245 miles
  • 7464.532 kilometers
  • 4030.525 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 Vancouver?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 9 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Vancouver generates about 539 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 539 kilograms equals 1 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Vancouver

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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 Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W