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How far is Galway from Barra?

The distance between Barra (Barra Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 264 miles / 425 kilometers / 230 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barra (BRR) to Galway (GWY) is 524 miles / 843 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 49 minutes.

Barra Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Barra to Galway

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barra to Galway. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 264.244 miles
  • 425.260 kilometers
  • 229.622 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
  • 263.903 miles
  • 424.711 kilometers
  • 229.326 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 Barra to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Barra Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Barra and Galway?

There is no time difference between Barra and Galway.

Flight carbon footprint between Barra Airport (BRR) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Barra to Galway generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barra to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barra Airport (BRR) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Barra Airport
City: Barra
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRR
ICAO Code: EGPR
Coordinates: 57°1′22″N, 7°26′35″W
Destination Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W