What can you see from Cliffs of Moher?
360° terrain visibility analysis from Cliffs of Moher — observation point at 162 m, coordinates 52.9724, -9.4285.
From Cliffs of Moher, the terrain-limited line of sight reaches up to 120 km. The single farthest piece of visible terrain lies 120 km to the south-southwest (bearing 205°), at 676 m elevation. These results account for Earth's curvature and standard atmospheric refraction, computed from 30-meter resolution Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data across 1,917,819 terrain samples.
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| Direction | Visible distance |
|---|---|
| North | 80.2 km |
| East | 112 km |
| South | 120 km |
| West | 48.3 km |
Frequently asked questions
How far can you see from Cliffs of Moher?
On a clear day the terrain allows a line of sight of up to 120 km from Cliffs of Moher. The average visible distance across all 360 directions is 36.5 km. Atmospheric conditions (haze, humidity) usually reduce practical visibility below the terrain-limited maximum.
What is the farthest point visible from Cliffs of Moher?
The farthest terrain visible from Cliffs of Moher lies 120 km to the south-southwest, at an elevation of 676 m. Earth's curvature and atmospheric refraction are accounted for in this calculation.
How high is Cliffs of Moher?
The observation point at Cliffs of Moher sits at 162 m above sea level (Copernicus GLO-30 elevation model).
How is this visibility map calculated?
UpToWhere traces lines of sight in 360 directions from the observer using 30 m-resolution Copernicus terrain data, correcting for Earth curvature and standard atmospheric refraction. You can run the same analysis for any point on Earth with the free calculator.
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