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How far is Galway from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 380 miles / 612 kilometers / 330 nautical miles.

The driving distance from London (LHR) to Galway (GWY) is 472 miles / 759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 10 minutes.

London Heathrow 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)
  • 380.119 miles
  • 611.743 kilometers
  • 330.315 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
  • 379.002 miles
  • 609.944 kilometers
  • 329.343 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 Heathrow Airport to Galway Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between London and Galway?

There is no time difference between London and Galway.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from London to Galway generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 179 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″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