How far is Derry from Galway?
The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Derry (City of Derry Airport) is 141 miles / 226 kilometers / 122 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Derry (LDY) is 174 miles / 280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 2 minutes.
Galway Airport – City of Derry Airport
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Distance from Galway to Derry
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Derry. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 140.511 miles
- 226.130 kilometers
- 122.101 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- 140.283 miles
- 225.763 kilometers
- 121.902 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 Derry?
The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to City of Derry Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galway and Derry?
Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and City of Derry Airport (LDY)
On average, flying from Galway to Derry generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 101 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 Derry
See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and City of Derry Airport (LDY).
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 | City of Derry Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Derry |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LDY |
| ICAO Code: | EGAE |
| Coordinates: | 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W |