How far is Alicante from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Alicante (Alicante–Elche Airport) is 916 miles / 1474 kilometers / 796 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Alicante (ALC) is 1196 miles / 1924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 0 minutes.
Cardiff Airport – Alicante–Elche Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to Alicante
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Alicante. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 915.686 miles
- 1473.653 kilometers
- 795.709 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- 916.165 miles
- 1474.425 kilometers
- 796.126 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 Alicante?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Alicante–Elche Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Alicante?
The time difference between Cardiff and Alicante is 1 hour. Alicante is 1 hour ahead of Cardiff.
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Alicante generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Alicante
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Alicante–Elche Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alicante |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | ALC |
| ICAO Code: | LEAL |
| Coordinates: | 38°16′55″N, 0°33′29″W |
Airlines flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Alicante (ALC)
| Iberia Airlines |
| Transavia France |
| Vueling |