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How far is Islay from Aberdeen?

The distance between Aberdeen (Aberdeen Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 188 miles / 302 kilometers / 163 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Islay (ILY) is 260 miles / 418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 17 minutes.

Aberdeen Airport – Islay Airport

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188
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Distance from Aberdeen to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 187.725 miles
  • 302.115 kilometers
  • 163.129 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
  • 187.200 miles
  • 301.270 kilometers
  • 162.673 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 Aberdeen to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Aberdeen Airport to Islay Airport is 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Aberdeen and Islay?

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Islay.

Flight carbon footprint between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Aberdeen to Islay generates about 53 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 53 kilograms equals 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Aberdeen to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Aberdeen Airport
City: Aberdeen
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ABZ
ICAO Code: EGPD
Coordinates: 57°12′6″N, 2°11′52″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