How far is Glasgow from Islay?
The distance between Islay (Islay Airport) and Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) is 72 miles / 116 kilometers / 63 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA) is 144 miles / 231 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 52 minutes.
Islay Airport – Glasgow Airport
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Distance from Islay to Glasgow
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Islay to Glasgow. 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 Islay to Glasgow?
The estimated flight time from Islay Airport to Glasgow Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Islay and Glasgow?
Flight carbon footprint between Islay Airport (ILY) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)
On average, flying from Islay to Glasgow 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 Islay to Glasgow
See the map of the shortest flight path between Islay Airport (ILY) and Glasgow Airport (GLA).
Airport information
| Origin | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |
| Destination | Glasgow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Glasgow |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | GLA |
| ICAO Code: | EGPF |
| Coordinates: | 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″W |
Airlines flying from Islay (ILY) to Glasgow (GLA)
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