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How far is Galway from Newquay?

The distance between Newquay (Cornwall Airport Newquay) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 260 miles / 418 kilometers / 226 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newquay (NQY) to Galway (GWY) is 537 miles / 864 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 52 minutes.

Cornwall Airport Newquay – Galway Airport

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260
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Distance from Newquay to Galway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 259.938 miles
  • 418.330 kilometers
  • 225.880 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
  • 259.495 miles
  • 417.616 kilometers
  • 225.495 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 Newquay to Galway?

The estimated flight time from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Galway Airport is 59 minutes.

What is the time difference between Newquay and Galway?

There is no time difference between Newquay and Galway.

Flight carbon footprint between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Galway Airport (GWY)

On average, flying from Newquay to Galway generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Newquay to Galway

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) and Galway Airport (GWY).

Airport information

Origin Cornwall Airport Newquay
City: Newquay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: NQY
ICAO Code: EGHQ
Coordinates: 50°26′26″N, 4°59′43″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