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How far is Luqa from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Luqa (Malta International Airport) is 1389 miles / 2235 kilometers / 1207 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Luqa (MLA) is 1918 miles / 3086 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 39 minutes.

Cardiff Airport – Malta International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Luqa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1388.578 miles
  • 2234.699 kilometers
  • 1206.641 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
  • 1387.742 miles
  • 2233.354 kilometers
  • 1205.915 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 Luqa?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Malta International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Malta International Airport (MLA)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Luqa generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Luqa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Malta International Airport (MLA).

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 Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E

Airlines flying from Cardiff (CWL) to Luqa (MLA)

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