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How far is Galway from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 3666 miles / 5900 kilometers / 3186 nautical miles.

Louisville International Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Louisville to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3666.015 miles
  • 5899.879 kilometers
  • 3185.680 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
  • 3656.715 miles
  • 5884.912 kilometers
  • 3177.599 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 Louisville to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Galway Airport is 7 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Louisville to Galway generates about 415 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 415 kilograms equals 915 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Louisville to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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