How far is Edinburgh from Galway?
The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Edinburgh (EDI) is 378 miles / 608 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 10 minutes.
Galway Airport – Edinburgh Airport
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Distance from Galway to Edinburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Edinburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 288.897 miles
- 464.935 kilometers
- 251.045 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- 288.193 miles
- 463.802 kilometers
- 250.433 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 Edinburgh?
The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galway and Edinburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
On average, flying from Galway to Edinburgh generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 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 Edinburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
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 | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |