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How far is Islay from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 5119 miles / 8237 kilometers / 4448 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Islay Airport

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Distance from San Diego to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5118.532 miles
  • 8237.480 kilometers
  • 4447.883 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
  • 5106.638 miles
  • 8218.337 kilometers
  • 4437.547 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 San Diego to Islay?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Islay Airport is 10 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from San Diego to Islay generates about 599 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 599 kilograms equals 1 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″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