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How far is Islay from Boston, MA?

The distance between Boston (Logan International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 2962 miles / 4767 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.

Logan International Airport – Islay Airport

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Distance from Boston to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2962.264 miles
  • 4767.301 kilometers
  • 2574.137 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
  • 2954.199 miles
  • 4754.322 kilometers
  • 2567.128 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 Boston to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Logan International Airport to Islay Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Logan International Airport (BOS) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Boston to Islay generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Boston to Islay

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

Airport information

Origin Logan International Airport
City: Boston, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BOS
ICAO Code: KBOS
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″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