How far is Islay from Gibraltar?
The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 1350 miles / 2172 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gibraltar (GIB) to Islay (ILY) is 2021 miles / 3252 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 16 minutes.
Gibraltar International Airport – Islay Airport
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Distance from Gibraltar to Islay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gibraltar to Islay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1349.568 miles
- 2171.920 kilometers
- 1172.743 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- 1350.118 miles
- 2172.805 kilometers
- 1173.221 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 Gibraltar to Islay?
The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to Islay Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gibraltar and Islay?
The time difference between Gibraltar and Islay is 1 hour. Islay is 1 hour behind Gibraltar.
Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Islay Airport (ILY)
On average, flying from Gibraltar to Islay generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gibraltar to Islay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Islay Airport (ILY).
Airport information
| Origin | Gibraltar International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gibraltar |
| Country: | Gibraltar  |
| IATA Code: | GIB |
| ICAO Code: | LXGB |
| Coordinates: | 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″W |
| Destination | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |