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How far is Kos from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 6147 miles / 9892 kilometers / 5341 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6146.713 miles
  • 9892.175 kilometers
  • 5341.347 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
  • 6154.544 miles
  • 9904.778 kilometers
  • 5348.152 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 Rio De Janeiro to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Kos International Airport is 12 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Kos generates about 737 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 737 kilograms equals 1 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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