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How far is Amsterdam from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) is 353 miles / 567 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Amsterdam (AMS) is 498 miles / 802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 22 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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Distance from Cardiff to Amsterdam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 352.588 miles
  • 567.436 kilometers
  • 306.391 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
  • 351.493 miles
  • 565.674 kilometers
  • 305.439 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 Amsterdam?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Amsterdam generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Amsterdam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E

Airlines flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Amsterdam (AMS)

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