How far is Istanbul from Kos?

The distance between Kos (Kos International Airport) and Istanbul (Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport) is 307 miles / 495 kilometers / 267 nautical miles.

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)

• 307.381 miles
• 494.682 kilometers
• 267.107 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

• 307.697 miles
• 495.191 kilometers
• 267.382 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 Sabiha Gökçen International 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

On average, flying from Kos to Istanbul generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).

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 Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
City:	Istanbul
Country:	Turkey
IATA Code:	SAW
ICAO Code:	LTFJ
Coordinates:	40°53′54″N, 29°18′33″E