How far is Kos from Shetland?

The distance between Shetland (Sumburgh Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 2031 miles / 3268 kilometers / 1764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shetland (LSI) to Kos (KGS) is 3111 miles / 5007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 95 hours 51 minutes.

Distance from Shetland to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2030.527 miles
• 3267.816 kilometers
• 1764.480 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

• 2028.250 miles
• 3264.153 kilometers
• 1762.501 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 Shetland to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Sumburgh Airport to Kos International Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Shetland and Kos?

The time difference between Shetland and Kos is 2 hours. Kos is 2 hours ahead of Shetland.

Flight carbon footprint between Sumburgh Airport (LSI) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Shetland to Kos generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shetland to Kos

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

Airport information

Origin	Sumburgh Airport
City:	Shetland
Country:	United Kingdom
IATA Code:	LSI
ICAO Code:	EGPB
Coordinates:	59°52′44″N, 1°17′44″W

Destination	Kos International Airport
City:	Kos
Country:	Greece
IATA Code:	KGS
ICAO Code:	LGKO
Coordinates:	36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E