How far is Glasgow from Galway?
The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Glasgow (GLA) is 345 miles / 555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 33 minutes.
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Distance from Galway to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Glasgow. 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 Galway to Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Glasgow Airport is 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galway and Glasgow?
Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Galway to Glasgow 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 Galway to Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
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 | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |