How far is Shannon from Galway?
The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Shannon (Shannon Airport) is 41 miles / 67 kilometers / 36 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Shannon (SNN) is 53 miles / 86 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 minutes.
Galway Airport – Shannon Airport
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Distance from Galway to Shannon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Shannon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 41.372 miles
- 66.581 kilometers
- 35.951 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- 41.338 miles
- 66.527 kilometers
- 35.921 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 Shannon?
The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Shannon Airport is 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galway and Shannon?
Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Shannon Airport (SNN)
On average, flying from Galway to Shannon generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 69 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 Shannon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Shannon Airport (SNN).
Airport information
Origin | Galway Airport |
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City: | Galway |
Country: | Ireland ![]() |
IATA Code: | GWY |
ICAO Code: | EICM |
Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |
Destination | Shannon Airport |
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City: | Shannon |
Country: | Ireland ![]() |
IATA Code: | SNN |
ICAO Code: | EINN |
Coordinates: | 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W |