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How far is Islay from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Islay (ILY) is 2761 miles / 4443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 42 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Islay Airport

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1969
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3168
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1711
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Distance from Gran Canaria to Islay

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gran Canaria to Islay. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.528 miles
  • 3168.039 kilometers
  • 1710.604 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
  • 1970.324 miles
  • 3170.928 kilometers
  • 1712.164 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 Gran Canaria to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Islay Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Gran Canaria and Islay?

There is no time difference between Gran Canaria and Islay.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Islay generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gran Canaria to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W
Destination Islay Airport
City: Islay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ILY
ICAO Code: EGPI
Coordinates: 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W