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How far is Cardiff from Bordeaux?

The distance between Bordeaux (Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 470 miles / 756 kilometers / 408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bordeaux (BOD) to Cardiff (CWL) is 617 miles / 993 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 43 minutes.

Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport – Cardiff Airport

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Distance from Bordeaux to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 469.744 miles
  • 755.980 kilometers
  • 408.196 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
  • 469.662 miles
  • 755.847 kilometers
  • 408.125 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 Bordeaux to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Cardiff Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Bordeaux to Cardiff generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bordeaux to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
City: Bordeaux
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: BOD
ICAO Code: LFBD
Coordinates: 44°49′41″N, 0°42′56″W
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