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How far is Foula from Barra?

The distance between Barra (Barra Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 290 miles / 466 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barra (BRR) to Foula (FOA) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 47 minutes.

Barra Airport – Foula Airfield

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290
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Distance from Barra to Foula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barra to Foula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 289.612 miles
  • 466.086 kilometers
  • 251.666 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
  • 288.873 miles
  • 464.897 kilometers
  • 251.024 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 Barra to Foula?

The estimated flight time from Barra Airport to Foula Airfield is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Barra and Foula?

There is no time difference between Barra and Foula.

Flight carbon footprint between Barra Airport (BRR) and Foula Airfield (FOA)

On average, flying from Barra to Foula 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 Barra to Foula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barra Airport (BRR) and Foula Airfield (FOA).

Airport information

Origin Barra Airport
City: Barra
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRR
ICAO Code: EGPR
Coordinates: 57°1′22″N, 7°26′35″W
Destination Foula Airfield
City: Foula
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: FOA
ICAO Code: EGFO
Coordinates: 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W