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How far is Galway from La Rochelle?

The distance between La Rochelle (La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 601 miles / 968 kilometers / 523 nautical miles.

The driving distance from La Rochelle (LRH) to Galway (GWY) is 1012 miles / 1629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 42 minutes.

La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from La Rochelle to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 601.390 miles
  • 967.843 kilometers
  • 522.593 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
  • 600.678 miles
  • 966.697 kilometers
  • 521.975 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 La Rochelle to Galway?

The estimated flight time from La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LRH) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from La Rochelle to Galway generates about 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 113 kilograms equals 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from La Rochelle to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport (LRH) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin La Rochelle – Île de Ré Airport
City: La Rochelle
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRH
ICAO Code: LFBH
Coordinates: 46°10′45″N, 1°11′43″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