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How far is Islay from Barra?

The distance between Barra (Barra Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 103 miles / 166 kilometers / 90 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barra (BRR) to Islay (ILY) is 197 miles / 317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 8 minutes.

Barra Airport – Islay Airport

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103
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Distance from Barra to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 103.361 miles
  • 166.344 kilometers
  • 89.819 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
  • 103.178 miles
  • 166.049 kilometers
  • 89.659 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 Barra to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Barra Airport to Islay Airport is 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Barra and Islay?

There is no time difference between Barra and Islay.

Flight carbon footprint between Barra Airport (BRR) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Barra to Islay generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 89 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barra to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Barra Airport (BRR) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Barra Airport
City: Barra
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BRR
ICAO Code: EGPR
Coordinates: 57°1′22″N, 7°26′35″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