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How far is Kos from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow (Glasgow Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Glasgow (GLA) to Kos (KGS) is 2659 miles / 4280 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 21 minutes.

Glasgow Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Glasgow to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.406 miles
  • 3174.280 kilometers
  • 1713.974 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
  • 1969.612 miles
  • 3169.783 kilometers
  • 1711.546 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 Glasgow to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Glasgow Airport to Kos International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Glasgow Airport (GLA) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Glasgow to Kos generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Glasgow to Kos

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

Airport information

Origin Glasgow Airport
City: Glasgow
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: GLA
ICAO Code: EGPF
Coordinates: 55°52′18″N, 4°25′59″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

Airlines flying from Glasgow (GLA) to Kos (KGS)

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