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How far is Cardiff from Newquay?

The distance between Newquay (Cornwall Airport Newquay) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 98 miles / 158 kilometers / 85 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newquay (NQY) to Cardiff (CWL) is 204 miles / 328 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 53 minutes.

Cornwall Airport Newquay – Cardiff Airport

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Distance from Newquay to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 97.868 miles
  • 157.504 kilometers
  • 85.045 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
  • 97.681 miles
  • 157.202 kilometers
  • 84.882 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 Newquay to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Cardiff Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newquay and Cardiff?

There is no time difference between Newquay and Cardiff.

Flight carbon footprint between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Newquay to Cardiff generates about 39 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 39 kilograms equals 87 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newquay to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Cornwall Airport Newquay
City: Newquay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NQY
ICAO Code: EGHQ
Coordinates: 50°26′26″N, 4°59′43″W
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