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How far is Sligo from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Sligo (Sligo Airport) is 1685 miles / 2712 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Sligo (SXL) is 2240 miles / 3605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 5 minutes.

Malta International Airport – Sligo Airport

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Distance from Luqa to Sligo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1685.389 miles
  • 2712.371 kilometers
  • 1464.563 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
  • 1683.921 miles
  • 2710.008 kilometers
  • 1463.287 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 Sligo?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Sligo Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Sligo Airport (SXL)

On average, flying from Luqa to Sligo generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Sligo

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

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 Sligo Airport
City: Sligo
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SXL
ICAO Code: EISG
Coordinates: 54°16′48″N, 8°35′57″W