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How far is Cardiff from Zurich?

The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) is 600 miles / 966 kilometers / 521 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Cardiff (CWL) is 789 miles / 1270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 35 minutes.

Zurich Airport – Cardiff Airport

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Distance from Zurich to Cardiff

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 600.002 miles
  • 965.610 kilometers
  • 521.388 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
  • 598.524 miles
  • 963.231 kilometers
  • 520.103 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 Zurich to Cardiff?

The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Cardiff Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cardiff Airport (CWL)

On average, flying from Zurich to Cardiff generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zurich to Cardiff

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Cardiff Airport (CWL).

Airport information

Origin Zurich Airport
City: Zurich
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: ZRH
ICAO Code: LSZH
Coordinates: 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E
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