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How far is Galway from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 254 miles / 408 kilometers / 221 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Galway (GWY) is 339 miles / 545 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 34 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 253.763 miles
  • 408.393 kilometers
  • 220.514 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
  • 253.197 miles
  • 407.481 kilometers
  • 220.022 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 Glasgow to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Galway Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Galway?

There is no time difference between Glasgow and Galway.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Galway generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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