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How far is Sligo from Groningen?

The distance between Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 627 miles / 1009 kilometers / 545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Groningen (GRQ) to Sligo (SXL) is 908 miles / 1462 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.

Groningen Airport Eelde – Sligo Airport

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545
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Distance from Groningen to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 626.826 miles
  • 1008.778 kilometers
  • 544.697 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
  • 624.787 miles
  • 1005.497 kilometers
  • 542.925 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 Groningen to Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Groningen Airport Eelde to Sligo Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Groningen to Sligo generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Groningen to Sligo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ) and Sligo Airport (SXL).

Airport information

Origin Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E
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