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How far is Sligo from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 496 miles / 799 kilometers / 431 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Caen (CFR) to Sligo (SXL) is 810 miles / 1304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 26 minutes.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport – Sligo Airport

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496
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799
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Distance from Caen to Sligo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Caen to Sligo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 496.457 miles
  • 798.970 kilometers
  • 431.409 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
  • 495.527 miles
  • 797.473 kilometers
  • 430.601 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 Caen to Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Sligo Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Caen to Sligo generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 216 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Caen to Sligo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Sligo Airport (SXL).

Airport information

Origin Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W
Destination Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W