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How far is Islay from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 4347 miles / 6996 kilometers / 3778 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Islay Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4347.389 miles
  • 6996.445 kilometers
  • 3777.778 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
  • 4333.668 miles
  • 6974.363 kilometers
  • 3765.855 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 Vancouver to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Islay Airport is 8 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Islay generates about 500 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 500 kilograms equals 1 102 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Islay

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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