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How far is Islay from Mount Pleasant?

The distance between Mount Pleasant (RAF Mount Pleasant) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 7983 miles / 12848 kilometers / 6937 nautical miles.

RAF Mount Pleasant – Islay Airport

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Distance from Mount Pleasant to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7983.348 miles
  • 12847.953 kilometers
  • 6937.340 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
  • 8002.774 miles
  • 12879.217 kilometers
  • 6954.221 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 Mount Pleasant to Islay?

The estimated flight time from RAF Mount Pleasant to Islay Airport is 15 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Mount Pleasant to Islay generates about 996 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 996 kilograms equals 2 196 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mount Pleasant to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between RAF Mount Pleasant (MPN) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin RAF Mount Pleasant
City: Mount Pleasant
Country: Falkland Islands Flag of Falkland Islands
IATA Code: MPN
ICAO Code: EGYP
Coordinates: 51°49′22″S, 58°26′49″W
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