How far is Islay from Kirkwall?
The distance between Kirkwall (Kirkwall Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 259 miles / 417 kilometers / 225 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kirkwall (KOI) to Islay (ILY) is 364 miles / 586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 31 minutes.
Kirkwall Airport – Islay Airport
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Distance from Kirkwall to Islay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kirkwall to Islay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 259.026 miles
- 416.862 kilometers
- 225.087 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- 258.511 miles
- 416.033 kilometers
- 224.640 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 Kirkwall to Islay?
The estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport to Islay Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kirkwall and Islay?
Flight carbon footprint between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Islay Airport (ILY)
On average, flying from Kirkwall to Islay generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 139 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirkwall to Islay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and Islay Airport (ILY).
Airport information
| Origin | Kirkwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kirkwall |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | KOI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPA |
| Coordinates: | 58°57′28″N, 2°54′17″W |
| Destination | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |