How far is Galway from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Galway (GWY) is 339 miles / 545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 34 minutes.
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Distance from Glasgow to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Galway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 253.763 miles
- 408.393 kilometers
- 220.514 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- 253.197 miles
- 407.481 kilometers
- 220.022 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 Glasgow to Galway?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Galway Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Galway generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Galway Airport (GWY).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |