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How far is Sligo from Waterford?

The distance between Waterford (Waterford Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers / 137 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Waterford (WAT) to Sligo (SXL) is 190 miles / 305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 15 minutes.

Waterford Airport – Sligo Airport

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Distance from Waterford to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 157.743 miles
  • 253.863 kilometers
  • 137.075 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
  • 157.548 miles
  • 253.548 kilometers
  • 136.905 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 Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Waterford Airport to Sligo Airport is 47 minutes.

What is the time difference between Waterford and Sligo?

There is no time difference between Waterford and Sligo.

Flight carbon footprint between Waterford Airport (WAT) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Waterford to Sligo generates about 48 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 48 kilograms equals 106 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 Sligo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Waterford Airport (WAT) and Sligo Airport (SXL).

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 Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W