How far is Sligo from Galway?
The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 69 miles / 111 kilometers / 60 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Sligo (SXL) is 85 miles / 137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 59 minutes.
Galway Airport – Sligo Airport
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Distance from Galway to Sligo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Sligo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 69.211 miles
- 111.384 kilometers
- 60.143 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- 69.138 miles
- 111.267 kilometers
- 60.080 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 Sligo?
The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Sligo Airport is 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galway and Sligo?
Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Sligo Airport (SXL)
On average, flying from Galway to Sligo generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 78 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 Sligo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Sligo Airport (SXL).
Airport information
| Origin | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |
| Destination | Sligo Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sligo |
| Country: | Ireland |
| IATA Code: | SXL |
| ICAO Code: | EISG |
| Coordinates: | 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W |