How far is Cardiff from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 5171 miles / 8321 kilometers / 4493 nautical miles.

Distance from Beijing to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5170.610 miles
• 8321.290 kilometers
• 4493.137 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

• 5156.710 miles
• 8298.920 kilometers
• 4481.058 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 Beijing to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Cardiff Airport is 10 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Cardiff?

The time difference between Beijing and Cardiff is 7 hours. Cardiff is 7 hours behind Beijing.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Beijing to Cardiff generates about 606 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 606 kilograms equals 1 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Beijing to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin	Beijing Capital International Airport
City:	Beijing
Country:	China
IATA Code:	PEK
ICAO Code:	ZBAA
Coordinates:	40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E

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