How far is Islay from Shetland?
The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers / 298 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Islay (ILY) is 508 miles / 818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 7 minutes.
Sumburgh Airport – Islay Airport
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Distance from Shetland to Islay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shetland to Islay. 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 Shetland to Islay?
The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Islay Airport is 1 hour and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shetland and Islay?
Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Islay Airport (ILY)
On average, flying from Shetland to Islay 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 Shetland to Islay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Islay Airport (ILY).
Airport information
| Origin | Sumburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shetland |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LSI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPB |
| Coordinates: | 59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W |
| Destination | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |