How far is Galway from Foula?
The distance between Foula (Foula Airfield) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 539 miles / 868 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Foula (FOA) to Galway (GWY) is 812 miles / 1307 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 37 minutes.
Foula Airfield – Galway Airport
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Distance from Foula to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Foula to Galway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 539.249 miles
- 867.837 kilometers
- 468.595 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- 538.224 miles
- 866.188 kilometers
- 467.704 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 Foula to Galway?
The estimated flight time from Foula Airfield to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Foula and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from Foula to Galway generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Foula to Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Galway Airport (GWY).
Airport information
| Origin | Foula Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Foula |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | FOA |
| ICAO Code: | EGFO |
| Coordinates: | 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W |
| Destination | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |