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How far is Riga from Kos?

The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and Riga (Riga International Airport) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers / 1215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kos (KGS) to Riga (RIX) is 2187 miles / 3519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 33 minutes.

Kos International Airport – Riga International Airport

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Distance from Kos to Riga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1398.005 miles
  • 2249.871 kilometers
  • 1214.833 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
  • 1398.307 miles
  • 2250.356 kilometers
  • 1215.095 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 Riga?

The estimated flight time from Kos International Airport to Riga International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kos and Riga?

There is no time difference between Kos and Riga.

Flight carbon footprint between Kos International Airport (KGS) and Riga International Airport (RIX)

On average, flying from Kos to Riga generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Riga

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

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 Riga International Airport
City: Riga
Country: Latvia Flag of Latvia
IATA Code: RIX
ICAO Code: EVRA
Coordinates: 56°55′24″N, 23°58′15″E