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How far is Cardiff from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 4652 miles / 7487 kilometers / 4043 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Cardiff Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4652.449 miles
  • 7487.391 kilometers
  • 4042.868 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
  • 4638.245 miles
  • 7464.532 kilometers
  • 4030.525 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 Vancouver to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Cardiff Airport is 9 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Cardiff generates about 539 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 539 kilograms equals 1 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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