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How far is Islay from Belfast?

The distance between Belfast (Belfast International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 71 miles / 114 kilometers / 62 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Belfast (BFS) to Islay (ILY) is 286 miles / 460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 29 minutes.

Belfast International Airport – Islay Airport

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Distance from Belfast to Islay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Belfast to Islay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 70.881 miles
  • 114.073 kilometers
  • 61.594 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
  • 70.798 miles
  • 113.938 kilometers
  • 61.521 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 Belfast to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Belfast International Airport to Islay Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Belfast and Islay?

There is no time difference between Belfast and Islay.

Flight carbon footprint between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Belfast to Islay generates about 35 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 35 kilograms equals 78 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Belfast to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Belfast International Airport (BFS) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Belfast International Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BFS
ICAO Code: EGAA
Coordinates: 54°39′27″N, 6°12′56″W
Destination Islay Airport
City: Islay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ILY
ICAO Code: EGPI
Coordinates: 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W