How far is Kos from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.
Istanbul Airport – Kos International Airport
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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)- 320.670 miles
- 516.068 kilometers
- 278.655 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- 321.087 miles
- 516.740 kilometers
- 279.017 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 Airport to Kos International Airport is 1 hour and 6 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 Airport (IST) and Kos International Airport (KGS)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Kos generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Kos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Kos International Airport (KGS).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |
| Destination | Kos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kos |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | KGS |
| ICAO Code: | LGKO |
| Coordinates: | 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E |