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How far is Derry from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) and Derry (City of Derry Airport) is 59 miles / 95 kilometers / 51 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Belfast (BHD) to Derry (LDY) is 78 miles / 125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 41 minutes.

George Best Belfast City Airport – City of Derry Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Derry

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Belfast to Derry. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 59.250 miles
  • 95.354 kilometers
  • 51.487 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
  • 59.084 miles
  • 95.087 kilometers
  • 51.343 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 Belfast to Derry?

The estimated flight time from George Best Belfast City Airport to City of Derry Airport is 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Derry?

There is no time difference between Belfast and Derry.

Flight carbon footprint between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY)

On average, flying from Belfast to Derry generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 74 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Belfast to Derry

See the map of the shortest flight path between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY).

Airport information

Origin George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W
Destination City of Derry Airport
City: Derry
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LDY
ICAO Code: EGAE
Coordinates: 55°2′34″N, 7°9′39″W