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How far is Kos from Gran Canaria?

The distance between Gran Canaria (Gran Canaria Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 2536 miles / 4082 kilometers / 2204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gran Canaria (LPA) to Kos (KGS) is 3720 miles / 5987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 47 minutes.

Gran Canaria Airport – Kos International Airport

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2536
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4082
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2204
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Distance from Gran Canaria to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2536.373 miles
  • 4081.897 kilometers
  • 2204.048 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
  • 2531.819 miles
  • 4074.568 kilometers
  • 2200.091 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 Gran Canaria to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Gran Canaria Airport to Kos International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Gran Canaria to Kos generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gran Canaria to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Gran Canaria Airport
City: Gran Canaria
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: LPA
ICAO Code: GCLP
Coordinates: 27°55′54″N, 15°23′11″W
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