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How far is Islay from Bristol?

The distance between Bristol (Bristol Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 331 miles / 533 kilometers / 288 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bristol (BRS) to Islay (ILY) is 530 miles / 853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 58 minutes.

Bristol Airport – Islay Airport

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331
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Distance from Bristol to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 331.018 miles
  • 532.721 kilometers
  • 287.646 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
  • 330.565 miles
  • 531.994 kilometers
  • 287.254 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 Bristol to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Bristol Airport to Islay Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Islay?

There is no time difference between Bristol and Islay.

Flight carbon footprint between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Bristol to Islay generates about 74 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 74 kilograms equals 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bristol to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bristol Airport (BRS) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Bristol Airport
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRS
ICAO Code: EGGD
Coordinates: 51°22′57″N, 2°43′8″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