How far is Shetland from Islay?
The distance between Islay (Islay Airport) and Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Islay (ILY) to Shetland (LSI) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 8 minutes.
Islay Airport – Sumburgh Airport
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Distance from Islay to Shetland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Islay to Shetland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 343.299 miles
- 552.486 kilometers
- 298.319 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- 342.563 miles
- 551.301 kilometers
- 297.679 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 Shetland?
The estimated flight time from Islay Airport to Sumburgh Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Islay and Shetland?
Flight carbon footprint between Islay Airport (ILY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI)
On average, flying from Islay to Shetland 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 Shetland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Islay Airport (ILY) and Sumburgh Airport (LSI).
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 | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |