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How far is Islay from Shannon?

The distance between Shannon (Shannon Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 233 miles / 375 kilometers / 202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shannon (SNN) to Islay (ILY) is 528 miles / 850 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 47 minutes.

Shannon Airport – Islay Airport

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233
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375
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202
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Distance from Shannon to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 232.744 miles
  • 374.565 kilometers
  • 202.249 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
  • 232.391 miles
  • 373.998 kilometers
  • 201.943 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 Shannon to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Shannon Airport to Islay Airport is 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shannon and Islay?

There is no time difference between Shannon and Islay.

Flight carbon footprint between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Shannon to Islay generates about 59 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 59 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shannon to Islay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shannon Airport (SNN) and Islay Airport (ILY).

Airport information

Origin Shannon Airport
City: Shannon
Country: Ireland Flag of Ireland
IATA Code: SNN
ICAO Code: EINN
Coordinates: 52°42′7″N, 8°55′29″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