How far is Galway from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cardiff (CWL) to Galway (GWY) is 346 miles / 557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 34 minutes.
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Distance from Cardiff to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Galway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 271.021 miles
- 436.166 kilometers
- 235.511 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- 270.310 miles
- 435.022 kilometers
- 234.893 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 Cardiff to Galway?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Galway generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cardiff to Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Galway Airport (GWY).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |