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How far is Galway from Bilbao?

The distance between Bilbao (Bilbao Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers / 647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bilbao (BIO) to Galway (GWY) is 1327 miles / 2136 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 30 minutes.

Bilbao Airport – Galway Airport

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1197
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647
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Distance from Bilbao to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 744.063 miles
  • 1197.453 kilometers
  • 646.573 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
  • 743.754 miles
  • 1196.956 kilometers
  • 646.304 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 Bilbao to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Bilbao Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Bilbao to Galway generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bilbao to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bilbao Airport (BIO) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Bilbao Airport
City: Bilbao
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: BIO
ICAO Code: LEBB
Coordinates: 43°18′3″N, 2°54′38″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