How far is Islay from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 1683 miles / 2708 kilometers / 1462 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Islay (ILY) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 26 minutes.

Distance from Luqa to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1682.585 miles
• 2707.859 kilometers
• 1462.127 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

• 1681.481 miles
• 2706.082 kilometers
• 1461.167 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 Luqa to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Islay Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luqa and Islay?

The time difference between Luqa and Islay is 1 hour. Islay is 1 hour behind Luqa.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Luqa to Islay generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin	Malta International Airport
City:	Luqa
Country:	Malta
IATA Code:	MLA
ICAO Code:	LMML
Coordinates:	35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E

Destination	Islay Airport
City:	Islay
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	ILY
ICAO Code:	EGPI
Coordinates:	55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W