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How far is Islay from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 505 miles / 813 kilometers / 439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Islay (ILY) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 23 minutes.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Islay Airport

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505
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439
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Distance from Amsterdam to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 505.300 miles
  • 813.202 kilometers
  • 439.094 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
  • 503.880 miles
  • 810.916 kilometers
  • 437.860 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 Amsterdam to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Islay Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Islay generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Amsterdam to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
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