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How far is Kos from Lyon?

The distance between Lyon (Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 1295 miles / 2084 kilometers / 1125 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lyon (LYS) to Kos (KGS) is 1883 miles / 3030 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 54 minutes.

Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Lyon to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1294.867 miles
  • 2083.887 kilometers
  • 1125.209 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
  • 1292.656 miles
  • 2080.329 kilometers
  • 1123.288 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 Lyon to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport to Kos International Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Lyon to Kos generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lyon to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport
City: Lyon
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LYS
ICAO Code: LFLL
Coordinates: 45°43′35″N, 5°5′26″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