How far is London from Islay?
The distance between Islay (Islay Airport) and London (London Gatwick Airport) is 401 miles / 645 kilometers / 349 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Islay (ILY) to London (LGW) is 586 miles / 943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 48 minutes.
Islay Airport – London Gatwick Airport
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Distance from Islay to London
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Islay to London. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 401.091 miles
- 645.494 kilometers
- 348.539 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- 400.363 miles
- 644.322 kilometers
- 347.906 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 London?
The estimated flight time from Islay Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Islay and London?
Flight carbon footprint between Islay Airport (ILY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
On average, flying from Islay to London generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 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 London
See the map of the shortest flight path between Islay Airport (ILY) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
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 | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |