How far is Istanbul from Kos?

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

The driving distance from Kos (KGS) to Istanbul (ISL) is 460 miles / 740 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 45 minutes.

Distance from Kos to Istanbul

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kos to Istanbul. 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 Kos to Istanbul?

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

What is the time difference between Kos and Istanbul?

The time difference between Kos and Istanbul is 1 hour. Istanbul is 1 hour ahead of Kos.

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

On average, flying from Kos to Istanbul 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 Kos to Istanbul

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

Airport information

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

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