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How far is Galway from Waterford?

The distance between Waterford (Waterford Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 109 miles / 176 kilometers / 95 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterford (WAT) to Galway (GWY) is 147 miles / 236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 13 minutes.

Waterford Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Waterford to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 109.447 miles
  • 176.137 kilometers
  • 95.106 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
  • 109.225 miles
  • 175.781 kilometers
  • 94.914 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 Waterford to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Waterford Airport to Galway Airport is 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Waterford and Galway?

There is no time difference between Waterford and Galway.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterford Airport (WAT) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Waterford to Galway generates about 41 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 41 kilograms equals 91 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Waterford to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterford Airport (WAT) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Waterford Airport
City: Waterford
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: WAT
ICAO Code: EIWF
Coordinates: 52°11′13″N, 7°5′13″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