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How far is Cork from Galway?

The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Cork (Cork Airport) is 103 miles / 165 kilometers / 89 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Cork (ORK) is 127 miles / 204 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 37 minutes.

Galway Airport – Cork Airport

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Distance from Galway to Cork

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 102.645 miles
  • 165.191 kilometers
  • 89.196 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
  • 102.560 miles
  • 165.054 kilometers
  • 89.122 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 Galway to Cork?

The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Cork Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Galway and Cork?

There is no time difference between Galway and Cork.

Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Cork Airport (ORK)

On average, flying from Galway to Cork generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 88 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Galway to Cork

See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Cork Airport (ORK).

Airport information

Origin Galway Airport
City: Galway
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: GWY
ICAO Code: EICM
Coordinates: 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W
Destination Cork Airport
City: Cork
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: ORK
ICAO Code: EICK
Coordinates: 51°50′28″N, 8°29′27″W