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How far is Tokyo from Cardiff?

The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Tokyo (Narita International Airport) is 6041 miles / 9722 kilometers / 5249 nautical miles.

Cardiff Airport – Narita International Airport

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Distance from Cardiff to Tokyo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6040.878 miles
  • 9721.850 kilometers
  • 5249.379 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
  • 6026.030 miles
  • 9697.956 kilometers
  • 5236.477 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 Tokyo?

The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Narita International Airport is 11 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Narita International Airport (NRT)

On average, flying from Cardiff to Tokyo generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 592 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cardiff to Tokyo

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

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 Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E