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How far is Belfast from Islay?

The distance between Islay (Islay Airport) and Belfast (George Best Belfast City Airport) is 75 miles / 121 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Islay (ILY) to Belfast (BHD) is 288 miles / 463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 31 minutes.

Islay Airport – George Best Belfast City Airport

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Distance from Islay to Belfast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 75.145 miles
  • 120.935 kilometers
  • 65.300 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
  • 75.050 miles
  • 120.781 kilometers
  • 65.217 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 Islay to Belfast?

The estimated flight time from Islay Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport is 38 minutes.

What is the time difference between Islay and Belfast?

There is no time difference between Islay and Belfast.

Flight carbon footprint between Islay Airport (ILY) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)

On average, flying from Islay to Belfast generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 80 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Islay to Belfast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Islay Airport (ILY) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination George Best Belfast City Airport
City: Belfast
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BHD
ICAO Code: EGAC
Coordinates: 54°37′5″N, 5°52′20″W