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How far is Matadi from Galway?

The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 4275 miles / 6879 kilometers / 3714 nautical miles.

Galway Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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6879
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3714
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Distance from Galway to Matadi

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Matadi. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4274.529 miles
  • 6879.188 kilometers
  • 3714.465 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
  • 4287.013 miles
  • 6899.278 kilometers
  • 3725.312 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 Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Galway to Matadi generates about 491 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 491 kilograms equals 1 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Galway to Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

Airport information

Origin Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W
Destination Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E