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How far is Islay from Caen?

The distance between Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 512 miles / 824 kilometers / 445 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Caen (CFR) to Islay (ILY) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 48 minutes.

Caen – Carpiquet Airport – Islay Airport

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512
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824
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445
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Distance from Caen to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 512.183 miles
  • 824.279 kilometers
  • 445.075 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
  • 511.524 miles
  • 823.217 kilometers
  • 444.502 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 Caen to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Islay Airport is 1 hour and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Caen to Islay generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 221 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Caen to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″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