How far is Barra from Galway?
The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Barra (Barra Airport) is 264 miles / 425 kilometers / 230 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Barra (BRR) is 526 miles / 846 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 46 minutes.
Galway Airport – Barra Airport
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Distance from Galway to Barra
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Barra. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 264.244 miles
- 425.260 kilometers
- 229.622 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- 263.903 miles
- 424.711 kilometers
- 229.326 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 Galway to Barra?
The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Barra Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galway and Barra?
Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Barra Airport (BRR)
On average, flying from Galway to Barra generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Galway to Barra
See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Barra Airport (BRR).
Airport information
| Origin | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |
| Destination | Barra Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Barra |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BRR |
| ICAO Code: | EGPR |
| Coordinates: | 57°1′22″N, 7°26′35″W |