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How far is Islay from Kos?

The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and Islay (Islay Airport) is 2030 miles / 3266 kilometers / 1764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kos (KGS) to Islay (ILY) is 2808 miles / 4519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 26 minutes.

Kos International Airport – Islay Airport

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2030
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3266
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1764
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Distance from Kos to Islay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2029.599 miles
  • 3266.323 kilometers
  • 1763.673 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
  • 2026.530 miles
  • 3261.383 kilometers
  • 1761.006 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 Kos to Islay?

The estimated flight time from Kos International Airport to Islay Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kos International Airport (KGS) and Islay Airport (ILY)

On average, flying from Kos to Islay generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kos to Islay

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Islay Airport
City: Islay
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: ILY
ICAO Code: EGPI
Coordinates: 55°40′54″N, 6°15′24″W