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How far is Kos from Birmingham, AL?

The distance between Birmingham (Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 5988 miles / 9637 kilometers / 5204 nautical miles.

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Birmingham to Kos

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Birmingham to Kos. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5988.177 miles
  • 9637.036 kilometers
  • 5203.583 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
  • 5975.362 miles
  • 9616.413 kilometers
  • 5192.448 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 Birmingham to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Kos International Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Birmingham to Kos generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Birmingham to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
City: Birmingham, AL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BHM
ICAO Code: KBHM
Coordinates: 33°33′46″N, 86°45′12″W
Destination Kos International Airport
City: Kos
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: KGS
ICAO Code: LGKO
Coordinates: 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E