How far is Kos from Istanbul?

The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Istanbul (ISL) to Kos (KGS) is 459 miles / 739 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 45 minutes.

Distance from Istanbul to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 303.149 miles
• 487.870 kilometers
• 263.429 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

• 303.529 miles
• 488.483 kilometers
• 263.760 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 Istanbul to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Kos International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kos?

The time difference between Istanbul and Kos is 1 hour. Kos is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Istanbul to Kos generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Istanbul to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin	Istanbul Atatürk Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	ISL
ICAO Code:	LTBA
Coordinates:	40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E

Destination	Kos International Airport
City:	Kos
Country:	Greece
IATA Code:	KGS
ICAO Code:	LGKO
Coordinates:	36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E