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How far is Galway from Cherbourg?

The distance between Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 409 miles / 658 kilometers / 356 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cherbourg (CER) to Galway (GWY) is 543 miles / 874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 25 minutes.

Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Cherbourg to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 409.171 miles
  • 658.497 kilometers
  • 355.560 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
  • 408.282 miles
  • 657.067 kilometers
  • 354.788 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 Cherbourg to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Cherbourg to Galway generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cherbourg to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″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