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How far is Cardiff from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 3753 miles / 6041 kilometers / 3262 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Cardiff Airport

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3753
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6041
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3262
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Distance from Raleigh to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3753.404 miles
  • 6040.518 kilometers
  • 3261.619 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
  • 3744.416 miles
  • 6026.053 kilometers
  • 3253.808 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 Raleigh to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Cardiff Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Cardiff generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 939 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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