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How far is Groningen from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) is 437 miles / 703 kilometers / 380 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Groningen (GRQ) is 586 miles / 943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 8 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Groningen Airport Eelde

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Distance from Cardiff to Groningen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 437.131 miles
  • 703.494 kilometers
  • 379.856 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
  • 435.809 miles
  • 701.367 kilometers
  • 378.708 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 Groningen?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Groningen Airport Eelde is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Groningen generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 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 Groningen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E