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How far is Kos from Kirkenes?

The distance between Kirkenes (Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 2280 miles / 3669 kilometers / 1981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kirkenes (KKN) to Kos (KGS) is 3265 miles / 5255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 33 minutes.

Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Kirkenes to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2279.636 miles
  • 3668.719 kilometers
  • 1980.950 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
  • 2277.829 miles
  • 3665.811 kilometers
  • 1979.380 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 Kirkenes to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen to Kos International Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Kirkenes to Kos generates about 250 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 250 kilograms equals 550 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kirkenes to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen (KKN) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
City: Kirkenes
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: KKN
ICAO Code: ENKR
Coordinates: 69°43′32″N, 29°53′28″E
Destination 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