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How far is Kos from Gibraltar?

The distance between Gibraltar (Gibraltar International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers / 1563 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gibraltar (GIB) to Kos (KGS) is 2893 miles / 4656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 11 minutes.

Gibraltar International Airport – Kos International Airport

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1798
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2894
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1563
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Distance from Gibraltar to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1798.457 miles
  • 2894.337 kilometers
  • 1562.817 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
  • 1794.327 miles
  • 2887.690 kilometers
  • 1559.228 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 Gibraltar to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Gibraltar International Airport to Kos International Airport is 3 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gibraltar International Airport (GIB) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Gibraltar to Kos generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 441 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gibraltar to Kos

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

Airport information

Origin Gibraltar International Airport
City: Gibraltar
Country: Gibraltar Flag of Gibraltar
IATA Code: GIB
ICAO Code: LXGB
Coordinates: 36°9′4″N, 5°20′58″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