How far is Galway from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 400 miles / 644 kilometers / 348 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Galway (GWY) is 508 miles / 817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 45 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Galway Airport
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Distance from London to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Galway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 399.944 miles
- 643.647 kilometers
- 347.541 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- 398.800 miles
- 641.807 kilometers
- 346.548 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 London to Galway?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from London to Galway generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Galway Airport (GWY).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |