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How far is Galway from Cologne?

The distance between Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cologne (CGN) to Galway (GWY) is 849 miles / 1367 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 48 minutes.

Cologne Bonn Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Cologne to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 703.830 miles
  • 1132.704 kilometers
  • 611.611 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
  • 701.680 miles
  • 1129.244 kilometers
  • 609.743 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 Cologne to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Cologne Bonn Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Cologne to Galway generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cologne to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Cologne Bonn Airport
City: Cologne
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: CGN
ICAO Code: EDDK
Coordinates: 50°51′57″N, 7°8′33″E
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