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How far is Gander from Galway?

The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 1973 miles / 3175 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

Galway Airport – Gander International Airport

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1973
Miles
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3175
Kilometers
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1715
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Galway to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.157 miles
  • 3175.489 kilometers
  • 1714.627 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
  • 1967.079 miles
  • 3165.707 kilometers
  • 1709.345 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Gander International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Galway to Gander generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Galway to Gander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Gander International Airport (YQX).

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W