How far is Kos from Longyearbyen?
The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 2888 miles / 4648 kilometers / 2510 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Longyearbyen (LYR) to Kos (KGS) is 3496 miles / 5627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 32 minutes.
Svalbard Airport, Longyear – Kos International Airport
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Distance from Longyearbyen to Kos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Longyearbyen to Kos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2888.145 miles
- 4648.019 kilometers
- 2509.730 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- 2884.073 miles
- 4641.465 kilometers
- 2506.191 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 Longyearbyen to Kos?
The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Kos International Airport is 5 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and Kos?
The time difference between Longyearbyen and Kos is 1 hour. Kos is 1 hour ahead of Longyearbyen.
Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Kos International Airport (KGS)
On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Kos generates about 321 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 321 kilograms equals 707 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Longyearbyen to Kos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Kos International Airport (KGS).
Airport information
| Origin | Svalbard Airport, Longyear |
|---|---|
| City: | Longyearbyen |
| Country: | Norway  |
| IATA Code: | LYR |
| ICAO Code: | ENSB |
| Coordinates: | 78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E |
| Destination | Kos International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kos |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | KGS |
| ICAO Code: | LGKO |
| Coordinates: | 36°47′35″N, 27°5′30″E |