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How far is Islay from Geneva?

The distance between Geneva (Geneva Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 845 miles / 1359 kilometers / 734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Geneva (GVA) to Islay (ILY) is 1115 miles / 1794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 11 minutes.

Geneva Airport – Islay Airport

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845
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1359
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734
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Distance from Geneva to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 844.525 miles
  • 1359.131 kilometers
  • 733.872 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
  • 843.228 miles
  • 1357.043 kilometers
  • 732.745 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 Geneva to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Geneva Airport to Islay Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Geneva to Islay generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 306 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Geneva to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Geneva Airport
City: Geneva
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: GVA
ICAO Code: LSGG
Coordinates: 46°14′17″N, 6°6′32″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