How far is Galway from Birmingham?
The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 306 miles / 493 kilometers / 266 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Birmingham (BHX) to Galway (GWY) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 19 minutes.
Birmingham Airport – Galway Airport
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Distance from Birmingham to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Galway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 306.443 miles
- 493.173 kilometers
- 266.292 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- 305.476 miles
- 491.616 kilometers
- 265.452 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 Birmingham to Galway?
The estimated flight time from Birmingham Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from Birmingham to Galway generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Galway Airport (GWY).
Airport information
| Origin | Birmingham Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Birmingham |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | BHX |
| ICAO Code: | EGBB |
| Coordinates: | 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″W |
| Destination | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |