How far is Islay from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 114 miles / 183 kilometers / 99 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Edinburgh (EDI) to Islay (ILY) is 191 miles / 308 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 48 minutes.
Edinburgh Airport – Islay Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Islay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Islay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 113.859 miles
- 183.239 kilometers
- 98.941 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- 113.478 miles
- 182.625 kilometers
- 98.609 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 Edinburgh to Islay?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Islay Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Islay?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Islay Airport (ILY)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Islay generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 92 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Edinburgh to Islay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Islay Airport (ILY).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| Destination | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |