How far is Cardiff from Alicante?
The distance between Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 916 miles / 1474 kilometers / 796 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff (CWL) is 1196 miles / 1924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 57 minutes.
Alicante–Elche Airport – Cardiff Airport
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Distance from Alicante to Cardiff
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alicante to Cardiff. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 915.686 miles
- 1473.653 kilometers
- 795.709 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- 916.165 miles
- 1474.425 kilometers
- 796.126 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 Alicante to Cardiff?
The estimated flight time from Alicante–Elche Airport to Cardiff Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Alicante and Cardiff?
The time difference between Alicante and Cardiff is 1 hour. Cardiff is 1 hour behind Alicante.
Flight carbon footprint between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)
On average, flying from Alicante to Cardiff generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Alicante to Cardiff
See the map of the shortest flight path between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).
Airport information
| Origin | Alicante–Elche Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alicante |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | ALC |
| ICAO Code: | LEAL |
| Coordinates: | 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W |
| Destination | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
Airlines flying from Alicante (ALC) to Cardiff (CWL)
| Iberia Airlines |
| Transavia France |
| Vueling |