How far is Lerwick from Islay?
The distance between Islay (Islay Airport) and Lerwick (Tingwall Airport) is 362 miles / 583 kilometers / 315 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Islay (ILY) to Lerwick (LWK) is 490 miles / 788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 37 minutes.
Islay Airport – Tingwall Airport
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Distance from Islay to Lerwick
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Islay to Lerwick. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 362.369 miles
- 583.176 kilometers
- 314.890 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- 361.603 miles
- 581.943 kilometers
- 314.224 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 Lerwick?
The estimated flight time from Islay Airport to Tingwall Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Islay and Lerwick?
Flight carbon footprint between Islay Airport (ILY) and Tingwall Airport (LWK)
On average, flying from Islay to Lerwick generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 173 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 Lerwick
See the map of the shortest flight path between Islay Airport (ILY) and Tingwall Airport (LWK).
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 | Tingwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lerwick |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LWK |
| ICAO Code: | EGET |
| Coordinates: | 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W |