How far is Galway from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Galway (GWY) is 375 miles / 603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 13 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport – Galway Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Galway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 288.897 miles
- 464.935 kilometers
- 251.045 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- 288.193 miles
- 463.802 kilometers
- 250.433 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 Edinburgh to Galway?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Galway generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Galway Airport (GWY).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| Destination | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |