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How far is Cardiff from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 991 miles / 1595 kilometers / 861 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rome (FCO) to Cardiff (CWL) is 1320 miles / 2124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 35 minutes.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Cardiff Airport

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Distance from Rome to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 991.355 miles
  • 1595.431 kilometers
  • 861.464 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
  • 989.907 miles
  • 1593.101 kilometers
  • 860.206 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 Rome to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Cardiff Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Rome to Cardiff generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rome to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″E
Destination 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