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How far is Cardiff from Brussels?

The distance between Brussels (Brussels Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 342 miles / 550 kilometers / 297 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brussels (BRU) to Cardiff (CWL) is 398 miles / 640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 23 minutes.

Brussels Airport – Cardiff Airport

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342
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Distance from Brussels to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 341.895 miles
  • 550.227 kilometers
  • 297.099 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
  • 340.828 miles
  • 548.510 kilometers
  • 296.172 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 Brussels to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Brussels Airport to Cardiff Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Brussels to Cardiff generates about 75 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 75 kilograms equals 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brussels to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Brussels Airport
City: Brussels
Country: Belgium Flag of Belgium
IATA Code: BRU
ICAO Code: EBBR
Coordinates: 50°54′5″N, 4°29′3″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