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How far is Galway from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 5097 miles / 8203 kilometers / 4429 nautical miles.

Los Angeles International Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Los Angeles to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5096.980 miles
  • 8202.795 kilometers
  • 4429.155 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
  • 5084.794 miles
  • 8183.182 kilometers
  • 4418.565 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 Los Angeles to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Galway Airport is 10 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Galway generates about 596 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 596 kilograms equals 1 315 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W
Destination Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W