How far is Istanbul from Kos?
The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) is 321 miles / 516 kilometers / 279 nautical miles.
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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)- 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 Kos to Istanbul?
The estimated flight time from Kos International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 1 hour and 6 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 Airport (IST)
On average, flying from Kos to Istanbul 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 Kos to Istanbul
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kos International Airport (KGS) and Istanbul Airport (IST).
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 Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | IST |
| ICAO Code: | LTFM |
| Coordinates: | 41°15′36″N, 28°44′33″E |