How far is Shannon from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 254 miles / 409 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Shannon (SNN) is 308 miles / 496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 4 minutes.
Cardiff Airport – Shannon Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to Shannon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Shannon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 254.383 miles
- 409.390 kilometers
- 221.053 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- 253.651 miles
- 408.211 kilometers
- 220.416 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 Shannon?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Shannon Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Shannon?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Shannon Airport (SNN)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Shannon generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 138 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 Shannon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Shannon Airport (SNN).
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 | Shannon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shannon |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SNN |
| ICAO Code: | EINN |
| Coordinates: | 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W |