How far is Foula from Islay?
The distance between Islay (Islay Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Islay (ILY) to Foula (FOA) is 513 miles / 825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 22 minutes.
Islay Airport – Foula Airfield
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Distance from Islay to Foula
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Islay to Foula. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 343.923 miles
- 553.491 kilometers
- 298.861 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- 343.234 miles
- 552.382 kilometers
- 298.262 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 Foula?
The estimated flight time from Islay Airport to Foula Airfield is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Islay and Foula?
Flight carbon footprint between Islay Airport (ILY) and Foula Airfield (FOA)
On average, flying from Islay to Foula generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 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 Foula
See the map of the shortest flight path between Islay Airport (ILY) and Foula Airfield (FOA).
Airport information
| Origin | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |
| Destination | Foula Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Foula |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | FOA |
| ICAO Code: | EGFO |
| Coordinates: | 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W |