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How far is Foula from Westray?

The distance between Westray (Westray Airport) and Foula (Foula Airfield) is 62 miles / 100 kilometers / 54 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Westray (WRY) to Foula (FOA) is 178 miles / 286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.

Westray Airport – Foula Airfield

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Distance from Westray to Foula

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Westray to Foula. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 61.919 miles
  • 99.649 kilometers
  • 53.806 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
  • 61.774 miles
  • 99.415 kilometers
  • 53.680 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 Westray to Foula?

The estimated flight time from Westray Airport to Foula Airfield is 37 minutes.

What is the time difference between Westray and Foula?

There is no time difference between Westray and Foula.

Flight carbon footprint between Westray Airport (WRY) and Foula Airfield (FOA)

On average, flying from Westray to Foula generates about 34 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 34 kilograms equals 75 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Westray to Foula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Westray Airport (WRY) and Foula Airfield (FOA).

Airport information

Origin Westray Airport
City: Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WRY
ICAO Code: EGEW
Coordinates: 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W
Destination Foula Airfield
City: Foula
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: FOA
ICAO Code: EGFO
Coordinates: 60°7′18″N, 2°3′11″W