How far is Islay from Foula?
The distance between Foula (Foula Airfield) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers / 299 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Foula (FOA) to Islay (ILY) is 513 miles / 825 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 22 minutes.
Foula Airfield – Islay Airport
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Distance from Foula to Islay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Foula to Islay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 343.923 miles
- 553.491 kilometers
- 298.861 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- 343.234 miles
- 552.382 kilometers
- 298.262 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 Foula to Islay?
The estimated flight time from Foula Airfield to Islay Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Foula and Islay?
Flight carbon footprint between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Islay Airport (ILY)
On average, flying from Foula to Islay generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 167 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Foula to Islay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Foula Airfield (FOA) and Islay Airport (ILY).
Airport information
| Origin | Foula Airfield |
|---|---|
| City: | Foula |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | FOA |
| ICAO Code: | EGFO |
| Coordinates: | 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W |
| Destination | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |