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How far is Kos from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 3888 miles / 6257 kilometers / 3379 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Kos International Airport

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3888
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6257
Kilometers
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3379
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 51 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
442 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3887.935 miles
  • 6257.024 kilometers
  • 3378.523 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
  • 3887.712 miles
  • 6256.666 kilometers
  • 3378.330 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 Colombo to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kos International Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Colombo to Kos generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 975 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Bandaranaike International Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: CMB
ICAO Code: VCBI
Coordinates: 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E
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