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How far is Galway from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 2886 miles / 4645 kilometers / 2508 nautical miles.

Logan International Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Boston to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2886.078 miles
  • 4644.693 kilometers
  • 2507.934 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
  • 2878.193 miles
  • 4632.003 kilometers
  • 2501.082 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 Boston to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Galway Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Boston to Galway generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boston to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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