How far is Islay from Glasgow?
The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 72 miles / 116 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY) is 144 miles / 232 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 53 minutes.
Glasgow Airport – Islay Airport
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Distance from Glasgow to Islay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Glasgow to Islay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 72.309 miles
- 116.370 kilometers
- 62.835 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- 72.068 miles
- 115.982 kilometers
- 62.625 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 Glasgow to Islay?
The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Islay Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Glasgow and Islay?
Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Islay Airport (ILY)
On average, flying from Glasgow to Islay generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Islay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Islay Airport (ILY).
Airport information
| Origin | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
| Destination | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |
Airlines flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY)
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