How far is Galway from Shannon?
The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 41 miles / 67 kilometers / 36 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shannon (SNN) to Galway (GWY) is 53 miles / 85 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 minutes.
Shannon Airport – Galway Airport
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Distance from Shannon to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shannon to Galway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 41.372 miles
- 66.581 kilometers
- 35.951 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- 41.338 miles
- 66.527 kilometers
- 35.921 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 Shannon to Galway?
The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Galway Airport is 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shannon and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from Shannon to Galway generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 69 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shannon to Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Galway Airport (GWY).
Airport information
| Origin | Shannon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shannon |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | SNN |
| ICAO Code: | EINN |
| Coordinates: | 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″W |
| Destination | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |