How far is Islay from Galway?
The distance between Galway (Galway Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 197 miles / 317 kilometers / 171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Galway (GWY) to Islay (ILY) is 485 miles / 780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 19 minutes.
Galway Airport – Islay Airport
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Distance from Galway to Islay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Galway to Islay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 197.010 miles
- 317.056 kilometers
- 171.197 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- 196.665 miles
- 316.501 kilometers
- 170.897 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 Galway to Islay?
The estimated flight time from Galway Airport to Islay Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Galway and Islay?
Flight carbon footprint between Galway Airport (GWY) and Islay Airport (ILY)
On average, flying from Galway to Islay generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Galway to Islay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Galway Airport (GWY) and Islay Airport (ILY).
Airport information
| Origin | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |
| Destination | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |