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How far is Kos from Helgoland?

The distance between Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 1509 miles / 2429 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.

Heligoland Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Helgoland to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1509.493 miles
  • 2429.293 kilometers
  • 1311.713 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
  • 1508.411 miles
  • 2427.552 kilometers
  • 1310.773 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 Helgoland to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Heligoland Airport to Kos International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heligoland Airport (HGL) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Helgoland to Kos generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Helgoland to Kos

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

Airport information

Origin Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″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