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How far is Islay from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 847 miles / 1363 kilometers / 736 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Islay (ILY) is 1135 miles / 1826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 50 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Islay Airport

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847
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1363
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736
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Distance from Lyon to Islay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lyon to Islay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 847.197 miles
  • 1363.432 kilometers
  • 736.194 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
  • 846.065 miles
  • 1361.610 kilometers
  • 735.211 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 Lyon to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Islay Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Lyon to Islay generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lyon to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″E
Destination Islay Airport
City: Islay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ILY
ICAO Code: EGPI
Coordinates: 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W