How far is Cardiff from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 3560 miles / 5729 kilometers / 3093 nautical miles.

Distance from Washington D.C. to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3559.703 miles
• 5728.786 kilometers
• 3093.297 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

• 3550.510 miles
• 5713.992 kilometers
• 3085.309 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 Washington D.C. to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cardiff Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Cardiff?

The time difference between Washington D.C. and Cardiff is 5 hours. Cardiff is 5 hours ahead of Washington D.C..

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cardiff generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 886 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin	Washington Dulles International Airport
City:	Washington D.C.
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAD
ICAO Code:	KIAD
Coordinates:	38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W

Destination	Cardiff Airport
City:	Cardiff
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	CWL
ICAO Code:	EGFF
Coordinates:	51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W