Distance between Islay (ILY) and Lerwick (LWK)
Flight distance from Islay to Lerwick (Islay Airport – Tingwall Airport) is 362 miles / 583 kilometers / 315 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 11 minutes.
Driving distance from Islay (ILY) to Lerwick (LWK) is 489 miles / 787 kilometers and travel time by car is about 45 hours 43 minutes.
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Islay - Lerwick
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Shortest flight path between Islay Airport (ILY) and Tingwall Airport (LWK).
How far is Lerwick from Islay?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Islay and Lerwick. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 362.369 miles
- 583.176 kilometers
- 314.890 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 361.603 miles
- 581.943 kilometers
- 314.224 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).
Airport information
| A | Islay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islay |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | ILY |
| ICAO Code: | EGPI |
| Coordinates: | 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W |
| B | Tingwall Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lerwick |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| IATA Code: | LWK |
| ICAO Code: | EGET |
| Coordinates: | 60°11′31″N, 1°14′36″W |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Islay and Lerwick.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 78 kg (173 pounds).
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