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How far is Galway from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 578 miles / 929 kilometers / 502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Galway (GWY) is 803 miles / 1292 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 29 minutes.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Galway Airport

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578
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502
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Distance from Amsterdam to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 577.504 miles
  • 929.403 kilometers
  • 501.837 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
  • 575.652 miles
  • 926.422 kilometers
  • 500.228 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 Amsterdam to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Galway generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Amsterdam to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
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