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How far is Galway from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 1654 miles / 2662 kilometers / 1437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Galway (GWY) is 2233 miles / 3593 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 32 minutes.

Malta International Airport – Galway Airport

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Distance from Luqa to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1654.238 miles
  • 2662.237 kilometers
  • 1437.493 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
  • 1652.672 miles
  • 2659.718 kilometers
  • 1436.133 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 Luqa to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Galway Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Luqa to Galway generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Galway

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

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
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