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How far is Islay from San Jose, CA?

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 4996 miles / 8040 kilometers / 4341 nautical miles.

San Jose International Airport – Islay Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4995.724 miles
  • 8039.838 kilometers
  • 4341.165 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
  • 4982.760 miles
  • 8018.976 kilometers
  • 4329.900 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 Jose to Islay?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Islay Airport is 9 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from San Jose to Islay generates about 583 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 583 kilograms equals 1 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Jose to Islay

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

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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