How far is Kos from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 1667 miles / 2683 kilometers / 1449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from London (LGW) to Kos (KGS) is 2262 miles / 3640 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 3 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport – Kos International Airport
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Distance from London to Kos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Kos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1667.011 miles
- 2682.794 kilometers
- 1448.593 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- 1664.529 miles
- 2678.800 kilometers
- 1446.436 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 London to Kos?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Kos International Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Kos?
The time difference between London and Kos is 2 hours. Kos is 2 hours ahead of London.
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kos International Airport (KGS)
On average, flying from London to Kos generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from London to Kos
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Kos International Airport (KGS).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Kos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kos |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | KGS |
| ICAO Code: | LGKO |
| Coordinates: | 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E |
Airlines flying from London (LGW) to Kos (KGS)
| easyJet |
| Transavia France |