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How far is Islay from Birmingham?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 289 miles / 465 kilometers / 251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Birmingham (BHX) to Islay (ILY) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 20 minutes.

Birmingham Airport – Islay Airport

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289
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465
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251
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Distance from Birmingham to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 288.813 miles
  • 464.799 kilometers
  • 250.972 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
  • 288.256 miles
  • 463.903 kilometers
  • 250.488 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 Birmingham to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham Airport to Islay Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Islay?

There is no time difference between Birmingham and Islay.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Islay generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Birmingham to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham Airport
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHX
ICAO Code: EGBB
Coordinates: 52°27′14″N, 1°44′52″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