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How far is Kos from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Kos (Kos International Airport) is 5643 miles / 9081 kilometers / 4903 nautical miles.

Chicago Midway International Airport – Kos International Airport

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Distance from Chicago to Kos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5642.840 miles
  • 9081.271 kilometers
  • 4903.494 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
  • 5629.464 miles
  • 9059.744 kilometers
  • 4891.870 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 Chicago to Kos?

The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Kos International Airport is 11 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kos International Airport (KGS)

On average, flying from Chicago to Kos generates about 669 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 669 kilograms equals 1 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Chicago to Kos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Kos International Airport (KGS).

Airport information

Origin Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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