Distance between Paris (CDG) and Cardiff (CWL)
Flight distance from Paris to Cardiff (Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport – Cardiff Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Driving distance from Paris (CDG) to Cardiff (CWL) is 435 miles / 700 kilometers and travel time by car is about 8 hours 8 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Paris to Cardiff.
Shortest flight path between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).
How far is Cardiff from Paris?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Paris and Cardiff. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 308.878 miles
- 497.091 kilometers
- 268.408 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 308.165 miles
- 495.943 kilometers
- 267.788 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).
Airport information
| A | Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Paris |
| Country: | France  |
| IATA Code: | CDG |
| ICAO Code: | LFPG |
| Coordinates: | 49°0′46″N, 2°32′59″E |
| B | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Paris and Cardiff is 1 hour. Cardiff is 1 hour behind Paris.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 70 kg (155 pounds).
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Paris (CDG) → Cardiff (CWL).
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