How far is Galway from Islay?
The distance between Islay (Islay Airport) and Galway (Galway Airport) is 197 miles / 317 kilometers / 171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Islay (ILY) to Galway (GWY) is 483 miles / 777 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 21 minutes.
Islay Airport – Galway Airport
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Distance from Islay to Galway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Islay to Galway. 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 Islay to Galway?
The estimated flight time from Islay Airport to Galway Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Islay and Galway?
Flight carbon footprint between Islay Airport (ILY) and Galway Airport (GWY)
On average, flying from Islay to Galway 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 Islay to Galway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Islay Airport (ILY) and Galway Airport (GWY).
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 | Galway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Galway |
| Country: | Ireland  |
| IATA Code: | GWY |
| ICAO Code: | EICM |
| Coordinates: | 53°18′0″N, 8°56′29″W |