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How far is Cardiff from Bologna?

The distance between Bologna (Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 826 miles / 1329 kilometers / 717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bologna (BLQ) to Cardiff (CWL) is 1076 miles / 1731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 41 minutes.

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport – Cardiff Airport

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Distance from Bologna to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 825.650 miles
  • 1328.754 kilometers
  • 717.470 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
  • 824.026 miles
  • 1326.142 kilometers
  • 716.059 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 Bologna to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Bologna to Cardiff generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bologna to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
City: Bologna
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: BLQ
ICAO Code: LIPE
Coordinates: 44°32′7″N, 11°17′19″E
Destination 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