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How far is Islay from Louisville, KY?

The distance between Louisville (Louisville International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 3723 miles / 5991 kilometers / 3235 nautical miles.

Louisville International Airport – Islay Airport

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3723
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5991
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3235
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Distance from Louisville to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3722.793 miles
  • 5991.255 kilometers
  • 3235.019 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
  • 3713.367 miles
  • 5976.084 kilometers
  • 3226.827 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 Louisville to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Louisville International Airport to Islay Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Louisville to Islay generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 930 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Louisville to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louisville International Airport (SDF) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Louisville International Airport
City: Louisville, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SDF
ICAO Code: KSDF
Coordinates: 38°10′27″N, 85°44′9″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